Jason B. Thompson at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Current assignment
- Fayette County State Court
- Jurisdiction
- Georgia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Jason B. Thompson
Judge · Fayette County State Court
Biography
Professional career
- Selected as State Court Judge of Fayette County in May 2013 by Governor Nathan Deal and was sworn in on May 22, 2013
Education
Additional information
- He is currently running for re-election in the May 19, 2026 general election
- He has been consistently re-elected in uncontested races (2014, 2018, and 2022), reflecting strong community trust in his leadership.
- Prior to this appointment, he held the role of a prosecutor, Municipal Court Judge, and Magistrate Court Judge.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Georgia's class-specific Uniform Court Rules govern electronic devices and recording in state trial courts. Before using recording, photography, livestreaming, or similar courtroom technology, confirm the governing rule and the assigned court's procedure.
Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court RulesSupreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗
Sources
Identity source checked August 25, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules ↗Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked August 25, 2026
View Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗