Charles Scott (Florida)

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Charles Scott
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Years in office: 1976 - 1983

Years in office: 1966 - 1976
Education
Law
Valparaiso University School of Law, 1924
Personal
Birthplace
Adel, IA


Charles Ray Scott (1904-1983) was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Scott was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on October 11, 1966, to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. He assumed senior status on November 12, 1976, and served in that capacity until his death on May 12, 1983. Scott was succeeded in this position by George Carr.

Early life and education

  • Valparaiso University School of Law, LL.B., 1924

Professional career

  • Title clerk, Chicago Title & Trust Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1925
  • Private practice, Jacksonville, Florida, 1926-1960
  • Circuit judge, 4th Judicial Circuit of Florida, 1960-1966

Judicial nominations and appointments

Middle District of Florida

Scott was nominated by President Lyndon Johnson on October 11, 1966, to a new seat created by 80 Stat. 75; he was confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. He assumed senior status on November 12, 1976, and served in that capacity until his death on May 12, 1983.[1] Scott was succeeded in this position by George Carr.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Middle District of Florida
1966–1976
Seat #5
Succeeded by:
George Carr