--- title: "Jason M. Verdigets | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jason-m-verdigets-judge-louisiana-23rd-judicial-district-court-elec-section-2-division-a-la" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Jason M. Verdigets Louisiana 23rd Judicial District Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Louisiana 23rd Judicial District Court - State: Louisiana - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - He currently holds the office of District Court Judge for District 23, Division A, with his term running until December 31, 2026 - He held the role of a district felony prosecutor, received Louisiana Drug Prosecutor of the Year in 2012 and maintained a general practice - Before joining the bench, Judge Verdigets held the role of a felony prosecutor for the 23rd Judicial District District Attorney’s office, where he was recognized as Drug Prosecutor of the Year in Louisiana in 2012. - He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Southern University Law Center - He also maintained a private general law practice ### Education - Southern University Law Center — J.D. (2003) - Louisiana State University — B.S. (2000) ### Additional information - The collected biographical information identifies a term ending in 2026. - He completed Leadership Ascension in 2014, received Baton Rouge Business Report Forty Under 40 recognition in 2016 and led the Fifth Circuit Judges Association in 2022–2023. - Graduate of Leadership Ascension (2014) and was named a Baton Rouge Business Report Forty Under 40 honoree in 2016 - Elected in November 2014 and began serving January 1, 2015 in Louisiana’s Twenty-third Judicial District, Division A, covering Ascension, Assumption and St. James parishes - Elected to the bench in November 2014 and assumed office on January 1, 2015. - East Ascension High School — 1995 - Actively involved in community organizations, including the East Ascension Rotary, Ascension Chamber of Commerce, and Knights of Columbus. - Judge Verdigets is a member of the Louisiana District Judges Association, National Council for Juvenile and Family Court Judges, Louisiana State Bar Association, and the 23rd Judicial District Bar Association. - He coaches youth sports leagues and frequently participates in educational events such as Law Day activities, 4H events, mock trials, and career days - The family attends St. John Church in Prairieville Judge Verdigets is affiliated with the Republican Party and has a record of public service both in the courtroom and in the community This comprehensive profile highlights his qualifications, judicial experience, and community engagement, providing voters and constituents with a clear understanding of his background and service - Affiliations include the state district judges association, National Council for Juvenile and Family Court Judges, state and district bars, East Ascension Rotary, Ascension Chamber and Knights of Columbus. - Jason M. Verdigets was born in New Orleans and raised in Gonzales, Louisiana. - His work includes civil and criminal cases and adjunct teaching at Southern University Law Center. - He coaches youth sports and speaks at schools, 4H and mock trials. - The biography describes his wife, three children and Gonzales residence. - Born in New Orleans and raised in Gonzales; graduated from law school with honors. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### electronic or photographic presentation of evidence Scope: statewide Louisiana trial judges may authorize electronic or photographic means for presenting evidence, preserving the record, counsel use, or judicial-administration purposes. Evidence excerpt: A trial judge may authorize ... the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence [Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### broadcast recording photography Scope: statewide Louisiana judges generally prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or photographing courtroom proceedings unless a Canon 3A(9) exception applies. Evidence excerpt: a judge shall prohibit broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom [Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### appellate extended media coverage Scope: statewide Louisiana appellate courts may permit extended media coverage in public appellate proceedings, subject to the authority of the court and presiding judge or panel. Evidence excerpt: An appellate court may permit broadcasting, televising, recording, and taking photographs of public judicial proceedings [Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.louisianajudiciary.com/judges/jason-m-verdigets/) - [Official roster](https://www.louisianajudiciary.com/judges/jason-m-verdigets/) - [Louisiana Judiciary public directory official judicial roster](https://www.louisianajudiciary.com/judges/jason-m-verdigets/) - [Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, Canon 3A(9)](https://www.lasc.org/Court_Rules?p=CJC) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jason-m-verdigets-judge-louisiana-23rd-judicial-district-court-elec-section-2-division-a-la", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jason-m-verdigets-judge-louisiana-23rd-judicial-district-court-elec-section-2-division-a-la", "name": "Jason M. 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