Newest Florida Supreme Court appointee

March 11, 2009

Florida: James Perry was appointed to the Florida Supreme Court in early March of 2009 by Republican Governor Charlie Crist after the retirement of Charles Wells. Perry is the fourth black justice to serve on the court, one of two serving currently. He is the fourth justice that Crist has appointed to the Supreme Court.

Crist said of the nomination: "I have given much thought to appointing Judge Perry to Florida’s highest court. Our seven Supreme Court justices make precedent-setting decisions on important matters. I am confident Judge Perry will rule with restraint, fairness and humility. He has shown, throughout his personal and professional life, the ability to balance justice with humanity."