Magistrate Judge James P. Mazzone is set to be reappointed, according to a public notice released on March 2, 2026. The announcement did not specify the length of the new term or provide further details about the reappointment process.
Judge Mazzone currently serves in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia. The notice did not include comments from Judge Mazzone or court officials regarding his continued service.
The reappointment follows standard procedures for federal magistrate judges, who are reviewed periodically and may be reappointed after evaluation of their performance and service record.
