Judge, Fifth District Court of Appeal (Merit Retention) - John M. Harris
What does this office do?
- Deciding trials in the county
- Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
- Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes
Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,
John M. Harris
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · Official site
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.
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
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
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
Sources: floridabar.org · 5dca.flcourts.gov