Notice of Reappointment of United States Magistrate Judge Stephen Michael Doyle

The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Stephen Michael Doyle of Montgomery, Alabama, is due to expire on January 6, 2027.  The United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama is required by law to establish a panel of citizens to consider the reappointment of the magistrate judge to a new eight-year term.

The duties of a magistrate judge include but are not limited to the following: (1) conduct of preliminary proceedings in criminal cases; (2) trial and disposition of misdemeanor cases; (3) conduct of various pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings on delegation from a United States district judge; and (4) trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants.

Written comments from members of the bar and the public are invited as to whether United States Magistrate Judge Stephen Michael Doyle should be recommended by the panel for reappointment by the Middle District of Alabama. Written comments should be directed by U.S. mail to Trey Granger, Clerk of Court, United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, One Church Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104.

Comments must be received by May 15, 2026.