Harold Brent McKnight
How Judge McKnight rules, drawn from 1 signed order. Every observation links to the order it came from.
Judge McKnight no longer hears cases. This profile is preserved as a historical record of how they ruled here.
About Judge McKnight
Harold Brent McKnight was a judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Appointed by President George W. Bush, Judge McKnight received a commission on August 1, 2003. Judge McKnight served until death on November 27, 2004.
How Judge McKnight decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
In Brooks, McKnight treated concrete family support and changed personal circumstances as relevant to whether release conditions could protect the community and assure appearance.
“Several members of his family appeared at the hearing, spoke on his behalf, and agreed to take responsibility for the Defendant in the event of his release.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“the government’s appeal and motion for revocation of the Magistrate’s order of release be denied.”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
The fixed five-docket sample included insurance, transportation, agricultural, and uncategorized matters. All five cases were terminated, but none had an electronic entry stream, so only case durations and administrative closing categories could be summarized.
A historical record
Judge McKnight no longer hears cases. This profile stays available as a record of how they ruled here. If you're preparing for a matter, start from the court's current bench.