Judicial Branch

Members of the Court

CHIEF JUSTICE

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Vincent Milianta

Tampa

sg-chiefjustice@usf.edu

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE

  • To preside over all meetings and proceedings of the Supreme Court
  • To run meetings and arrange dockets and agendas for said meetings
  • To administer the Oath of Office to the President and Vice President of the Student Body, and all incoming Justices
  • To have first speaking rights on issues
  • To rule on objections during trials
  • To receive and review all complaints and appeals first
  • Initially review and provide copies of any case that may come before the Court to all
    Justices
  • Read all official Student Government documents and relevant case materials
  • Shall be the accountable financial officer for the Supreme Court and shall ultimately be responsible for all fiscal records
  • Shall have the power to assess points and to recommend removal of a Justice to the
    Judicial Review Committee for violation of policies outlined in the Rules of Procedure
  • Prepare and screen all press related materials before relaying such materials to the Public
  • Maintain contact and organize regular meetings with the Office of Parking and
    Transportation Services
  • Any duties deemed necessary by a majority of the Supreme Court


RANKING JUSTICE & SENIOR JUSTICE

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Karen Medina

Tampa

sg-rankingjustice@usf.edu

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RANKING JUSTICE

  • Preside over all meetings in the absence of the Chief Justice
  • Preside over at least one meeting per semester at the discretion of the Chief Justice
  • Review all complaints and appeals with the Chief Justice
  • Review all Justice absence excuse forms
  • Ensure minutes for each meeting are being taken by the Ranking Justice or a designee
  • Any duties deemed necessary by a majority of the Supreme Court

 

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Ethan Abercrombie

Sarasota-Manatee

sg-seniorjustice@usf.edu

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SENIOR JUSTICE

  • Preside over all meetings in the absence of both the Chief and Ranking Justices
  • Preside over at least one meeting per semester at the discretion of the Chief Justice
  • Be responsible for all financial records, purchase orders, and budget for the branch, under
    the supervision of the Chief Justice
  • Any duties deemed necessary by a majority of the Supreme Court

 

 

ASSOCIATE JUSTICES

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Ninad Deshpande

Tampa

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Olivia Borek

St.Petersburg

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aBIGAIL sANDERS

St. Petersburg

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St.Petersburg

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Siobhan Walsh

Sarasota-Manatee

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Sarasota-Manatee

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSOCIATE JUSTICES

  • Attend all Regular Meetings and Court Meetings, read all official Student Government documents, and relevant case materials
  • Perform any duties deemed necessary and proper to execute the mission of the Judicial Branch