Florida Supreme Court justices act as the state’s highest appellate authority, determining the final interpretation of Florida law. Operating from Tallahassee, the seven-member bench reviews decisions by lower tribunals, handles specified direct appeals, and advises the governor on constitutional questions.
Under Florida law, Supreme Court justices do not run against opposing candidates. Instead, they appear on a nonpartisan “merit retention” ballot every six years, where voters choose “Yes” or “No” to decide if they should keep their seat.