University of North Florida

Judicial Branch

The Student Government Judiciary consists of nine justices. Out of those nine, a Chief Justice is elected annually to preside over the Office of the Judiciary. It is the duty of these persons to interpret the Student Government Constitution and Statutes. The judiciary also settles disputes or complaints that students may have with Student Government, its agencies, and SG funded clubs. The Judiciary is the final say on issues of noncompliance, judicial complaint, or impeachment. Members gain important experience in the areas of due process and proper judicial procedure. They also represent the student body on the Academic Appeals Committee, Student Conduct, Parking Appeals Board, J-hold and Fee Appeal Committees.

The Judiciary is here to serve students in any way that we can. If you are interested in getting involved and becoming a justice, then please download the application above and submit it to the Chief Justice in the Student Government Office.

Chief Justice

Matthew Yost

sgajc@unf.edu

Matthew David Yost was born in Brunswick, Georgia to David and Cindy Yost. He has one older sister that also attends the University of North Florida. Matt graduated from Alexandria Senior High in Louisiana in 2007 where he played football, soccer, basketball, golf, tennis, track, cross-country, was Captain of the Drum line, and the Sports Editor of the school newspaper. Since being in Florida, Matt has attended Hibernia Baptist Church in Fleming Island.

Matt currently is pursuing a degree in Exercise Science with intentions of getting a Doctrine in Physical Therapy after getting his Bachelors Degree. He would like to either work in a Hospital or with a sports team before he opens his own practice.

President Barnes appointed him Associate Justice in summer 2009 from where he then was elected to Chief Justice in fall 2009. Chief Justice Yost works diligently to help the students while upholding the Constitution of the University of North Florida. A few of his daily jobs include working on parking appeals, holding parking hearings, attending meetings with faculty representing different areas of the school colleges, aiding the Associate Justices with their duties, and working on ideas to help students with any hardships they may encounter. Apart from his duties in Student Government, Matt is a very active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and also enjoys being outdoors.

Associate Justices

Sam Moore

sgaacj@unf.edu

Samuel Joseph Moore was born in Jacksonville, Florida to Joe and Sally Moore. He has two brothers and two sisters who all still live in the Jacksonville area. Sam graduated Mandarin High School in 2006 as a member of the National Honor Society where he also played baseball from his freshman to junior year. Sam has been a member of Christ Church PCA for the past 8 years.

Currently he is pursuing a degree in Political Science with intentions to go to law school after he graduates. In fall 2006 he was hired as a part-time employee at the State Attorneys Office-4th Judicial Circuit and continues to work there until graduation.

President Barnes appointed him Associate Justice in spring 2009 from where he was then appointed to the position of Associate Chief Justice in summer 2009. Associate Chief Justice Moore acts as a supporting associate to the Chief Justice by assisting him with his duties and filling in for him when necessary. In addition to his duties in Student Government, Sam is a brother of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and also a member of the Jacksonville Young Republicans.

Appeals

Parking Appeals:

Parking Appeals Form

For further information on appealing parking citations, please visit the parking services site