John Daniel Couriel is a judge of the Florida Supreme Court. He assumed office on June 1, 2020. His current term ends on January 2, 2029. Couriel ran for re-election for judge of the Florida Supreme Court. He won in the retention election on November 8, 2022. Couriel first became a member of the Florida Supreme Court through assisted appointment. He was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2020 to fill one of the seats vacated by Barbara Lagoa and Robert J. Luck. The Florida Supreme Court is the court of last resort in Florida. The court has mandatory appellate jurisdiction over certain types of cases such as death penalty and public utilities cases, discretionary appellate jurisdiction over matters pertaining to the state constitution, and exclusive and non-exclusive jurisdiction over writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, quo warranto, and prohibition. It also hears cases on appeal from the Florida District Courts of Appeal.
