--- title: "Ray Jones | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/ray-jones" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-26" --- # Ray Jones Texas Precinct 4 Place 2 · Justice of the Peace ## Profile - Court: Texas Precinct 4 Place 2 - State: Texas - Role: Justice of the Peace - 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 ### justice court remote appearances Scope: statewide In justice-court civil proceedings, the judge may allow or require electronic participation after considering case, evidence, access, and party factors; written notice must include joining and evidence-submission instructions. Evidence excerpt: A judge may allow or require a participant to appear at a court proceeding by videoconference, teleconference, or other available electronic means. [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### limited criminal remote appearance Scope: statewide For the specific fine-and-cost hearings governed by Articles 45A.258 and 45A.259, a justice or municipal judge may allow a defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference when an in-person appearance would impose undue hardship. Evidence excerpt: If the justice or judge determines that requiring a defendant to appear before the justice or judge in person for a hearing under Article 45A.258 or 45A.259 would impose an undue hardship on the defendant, the justice or judge may allow the defendant to appear by telephone or videoconference. [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Official roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Office of Court Administration official judicial roster](https://card.txcourts.gov/directorysearch.aspx) - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf) - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/ray-jones", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/ray-jones", "name": "Ray Jones | KnowJudges", "description": "Ray Jones, Texas Precinct 4 Place 2. 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Jones II is an American attorney and politician who has held the role of Judge/Executive of Pike County, Kentucky since January 7, 2019, and is currently the incumbent in that role - Pike County Judge/Executive: Elected in 2018, took office January 7, 2019, succeeding Bill Deskins - Early career: held the role of Assistant Pike County Attorney (1994–1995), then in private practice with several law firms, including Jones & Hickman, P.S.C. - In summary: Ray S. Jones II is a long-time Kentucky attorney and legislator now serving as the top elected official in Pike County, with a career marked by legislative leadership, local governance, and advocacy for energy, safety, and education issues ### Education - B.A. in Political Science, Eastern Kentucky University (1991) J.D., University of Louisville School of Law (1994) ### Additional information - In November 2025, announced he would not seek a third term. - Minority Leader of the Kentucky Senate (2015–2019). - Kentucky State Senate: Elected in 2000 to represent District 31 (2001–2019). - Born: October 6, 1969, in Whitesburg, Kentucky - Served on committees including Appropriations and Revenue, Judiciary, Transportation, Natural Resources and Energy. - Office: Pike County Courthouse, 146 Main Street, Pikeville, KY 41501 Phone: 606‐432‐6247. - Professional roles: Twice elected President of the Pike County Bar Association; managing partner of The Law Offices of Ray S. Jones, P.S.C. - focusing on complex litigation. - As Pike County Judge/Executive, Jones oversees the county’s fiscal, administrative, and judicial functions, including the county court system, public works, and local government operations. ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 500.9, Appearances at Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-0b7995f0d74b12852c186361) — 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://www.txcourts.gov/media/1462948/texas-rules-of-civil-procedure-july-1-2026.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-7a6578736340dbebb75e89c7) — 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://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 45A.260, Appearance by Telephone or Videoconference](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-0fa5a7f51969f3609de00053) — 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://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CR/pdf/CR.45A.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.