Jason L. Jones

Professional career

• Judge Jason Jones has served the people of Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit for over 22 years, including his current role on the county bench since 2020, with reelection in 2022.
• Judge Jason Jones is a candidate for Group 7 of Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit, covering Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Jefferson, Franklin, and Liberty Counties
• Notably, he held the role of the Mental Health Court Judge for five years, helping individuals access mental health treatment and avoid criminal charges
• He also held the role of General Counsel for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
• overseeing the Office of General Counsel and providing legal guidance on complex issues such as search and seizure, wiretap applications, criminal investigations, and administrative law

Education

Additional information

• Began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney
• handling thousands of cases ranging from driving with a suspended license to first-degree murder, providing him with extensive courtroom experience.
• Judge Jones emphasizes applying laws as written while treating people with dignity and respect.
• As a circuit court judge, Jones presides over a wide range of cases in Jefferson and Leon Counties, including juvenile, traffic, misdemeanor, felony, probate, and guardianship matters.
• He has conducted hundreds of jury and non-jury trials, motion hearings, and summary judgment proceedings.
• He has also acted as a legal advisor for the Florida Accreditation Commission and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission
• He believes judges should not legislate from the bench but follow the law passed by Florida’s legislature, balancing strict adherence to legal statutes with compassion for those appearing in court.