[1] On June 18, 1946, Harris was nominated by President Harry S. Truman to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California created by 60 Stat.
He was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 29, 1946, and received his commission on July 9, 1946.
He served as Chief Judge from 1961 to 1970, assuming senior status on July 31, 1970.
Harris served in that capacity until his death on October 18, 1983.
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