JaPaul J. Harris at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Minnesota · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Biography
Professional career
- Judge JaPaul Harris is a Minnesota Court of Appeals judge appointed by Governor Tim Walz on March 18, 2024, succeeding Judge Jeffrey M. Bryan
- Judge, Ramsey County District Court (2018–2024)
- Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline College of Law and University of St. Thomas School of Law
Education
- Hamline University School of Law — J.D. (2003)
- Syracuse University — B.A. (2000)
Additional information
- His current term runs through January 2027, and he previously served on the Ramsey County District Court
- Judge, Minnesota Court of Appeals (District 18) Assumed office: March 18, 2024 Term ends: January 4, 2027 Appointed by: Governor Tim Walz
- Community & Leadership Roles Co-chair, Minnesota Supreme Court Committee for Equality and Justice Chair, St. Paul Human Rights Commission (2010–2018) Board member, Volunteer Lawyers Network
- Judge JaPaul Harris is an experienced Minnesota jurist with a long career in public service, legal aid, and judicial leadership
Published courtroom rules
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Remote Hearing Information
Minnesota Court of Appeals
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26