--- title: "Jason Thompson | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jason-thompson-judge-white-county-circuit-court-in" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Jason Thompson White County Circuit Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: White County Circuit Court - State: Indiana - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## 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 evidence presentation Scope: statewide Indiana Rule 2.17 lets a judge authorize electronic or photographic means for evidence presentation, record perpetuation, or judicial administration. Evidence excerpt: a judge may authorize: (1) the use of electronic or photographic means for the presentation of evidence [Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/judicial-conduct/rule2-17/current.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### photography recording Scope: statewide Indiana courtroom broadcasting, recording, digital streaming, and photography require judicial authorization under Rule 2.17. Evidence excerpt: No broadcast of a court proceeding is allowed without authorization from the judge. [Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/judicial-conduct/rule2-17/current.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote non testimonial proceedings Scope: statewide Indiana courts may conduct non-testimonial hearings or conferences remotely on request or on the court's own order. Evidence excerpt: a court may, upon request or on its own order, conduct the hearing or conference as a remote proceeding [Indiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admin/rule14/current.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote testimonial proceedings Scope: statewide Indiana testimonial proceedings are presumptively in person unless good cause is shown or the parties agree to remote participation. Evidence excerpt: A court must conduct all testimonial proceedings in person except that a court may conduct the proceedings remotely [Indiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admin/rule14/current.htm) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### camera request process Scope: statewide Indiana's public cameras guidance states that local judicial officers have discretion to authorize news-media cameras in non-confidential trial-court proceedings. Evidence excerpt: Judicial officers around the state have the authority to allow news media into their courtrooms [Indiana Judicial Branch: Cameras in Indiana Trial Courts](https://www.in.gov/courts/cameras/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.in.gov/dA/73fb234765/court-directory.pdf?language_id=1) - [Official roster](https://www.in.gov/dA/73fb234765/court-directory.pdf?language_id=1) - [Indiana Judicial Branch official judicial roster](https://www.in.gov/dA/73fb234765/court-directory.pdf?language_id=1) - [Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/judicial-conduct/rule2-17/current.htm) - [Indiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admin/rule14/current.htm) - [Indiana Judicial Branch: Cameras in Indiana Trial Courts](https://www.in.gov/courts/cameras/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jason-thompson-judge-white-county-circuit-court-in", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jason-thompson-judge-white-county-circuit-court-in", "name": "Jason Thompson | KnowJudges", "description": "Jason Thompson, White County Circuit Court. 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Thompson was selected as the State Court Judge for Fayette County by Governor Nathan Deal in May 2013, succeeding Judge Carla W. McMillian, and has served in this role since then - As of 2026, Judge Thompson is running for re-election in the nonpartisan Fayette County State Court election scheduled for May 19, 2026, facing challenger Nailah Grant McFarlane. - Judge Thompson is highly active in the Fayette County community - Judge Thompson also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Point University, teaching courses in Business Law, Criminal Procedure, and Criminal Law ### Education - Bachelor’s degree from Maryville College and his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. ### Additional information - His professional and community contributions have earned him multiple awards, including the 2022 Dreambuilder Award, 2022 Golden Eagle Award, 2023 Avenues of Service Award, and the 2025 Award of Excellence from the Fayette County Bar Association. - In 2016, he created the first DUI/Drug Court in the Griffin Judicial Circuit, followed by the Veterans Treatment Court in 2020. - He was also inducted into the Fayette County High School Hall of Fame in 2017 - Recognized for establishing innovative accountability courts in Fayette County. - His campaign emphasizes experience, fairness, and continued oversight of accountability courts in the community - Prior to this appointment, he held the role of a Magistrate Court Judge, Municipal Court Judge, and as a prosecutor in Spalding County, Georgia. - He presides over both criminal and civil jury trials and manages a variety of court calendars, including criminal, civil, traffic, and ordinance cases - He has held the role of President of the Fayette County Bar Association, President of the Fayette County Youth Soccer League, and on boards including the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce and Fayette County Development Authority. - He has coached mock trial teams at local high schools and organizes The People's Law School, a community legal education program. - He is also a member of the Peachtree City Rotary Club and participates in statewide judicial committees ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Indiana Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.17: Prohibiting Broadcasting of Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-16334af3e92d37ecdb2fa7b0) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/judicial-conduct/rule2-17/current.htm). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Indiana Administrative Rule 14: Remote Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-fc1c3983d9effb5bdfe80b9d) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://rules.incourts.gov/Content/admin/rule14/current.htm). Collected 2026-07-26.