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William Earl Britt

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina · Appointed by Jimmy Carter (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 7, 1997: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

May 23, 1980CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed May 21, 1980 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Apr 14, 1980 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 1, 1980 · Confirmed May 21, 1980 · voice vote · Born 1932, NC

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina	Jimmy Carter	May 23, 1980	Senior status since Dec 7, 1997

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.