John M. Harris
FL · Judge, Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida
John M. Harris has been a judge on the Fifth District Court of Appeal since Gov. Rick Scott appointed him in 2018. Before that he spent 16 years as a county and circuit judge in Brevard and Seminole counties and twice served as chief judge.
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Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Sat on a three-judge appeals panel that struck down Titusville's voter-approved 'right to clean water' charter amendment, ruling that a 2020 state law blocks it.
December 29, 2024
Source: spacecoastdaily.com · researched September 25, 2026
Was appointed to the Fifth District Court of Appeal by Gov. Rick Scott while serving as chief judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.
July 27, 2018
Source: spacecoastdaily.com · researched September 25, 2026
Was elected by his fellow judges as chief judge of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, which covers Brevard and Seminole counties, overseeing 42 judges.
February 25, 2013
Source: spacecoastdaily.com · researched September 25, 2026
Retention question · November 3, 2026
Profile last researched September 24, 2026.