JaPaul J. Harris

Judge JaPaul J. Harris serves on the Minnesota Court of Appeals and is an Adjunct Professor at Mitchell Hamline University School of Law. He has held judicial roles in Ramsey County and Hennepin County, focusing on housing, harassment, juvenile, and mental health civil commitment courts. His academic affiliations emphasize legal research, public policy, and community engagement.

• Education: Syracuse University (2000), Hamline University School of Law (2003), and Humphrey Institute Public Policy Fellowship at the University of Minnesota.
• Research Interests: Spanning legal analysis, judicial policy, civil rights, mental health law, and housing equity.
• Community Roles: Member of the Minnesota Supreme Court Committee for Equality and Justice, active in legal and St. Paul communities.