United States Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed’s term expires on June 14, 2023. United States Magistrate Judge Mac R. McCoy’s term expires on June 30, 2023.

As required by law, the Middle District of Florida has established a merit selection panel to consider the reappointment of Judge Sneed and Judge McCoy to eight-year terms in Tampa.

The duties of a United States magistrate judge, specified in 28 U.S.C. § 636, include conducting most preliminary proceedings in criminal cases, trying misdemeanor cases, conducting pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings after delegation from a district judge, and trying civil cases with the consent of the litigants.