Jaye is from McDuffie County and resides in Dearing with his wife and three daughters. The family attends First Baptist Church in Thomson.

Jaye is an attorney and owns his own law firm, James T. Jones Jr., PC. He served as Associate Magistrate Judge in McDuffie County and as Juvenile Court Judge for the Toombs Judicial Circuit. He also held a position as District Representative in the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

James "Jaye" T. Jones Jr.'s campaign for Superior Court judge is his first entry into politics.

Has practiced civil, criminal, and domestic law for over 22 years. 

- Has practiced civil, criminal, and domestic law for over 22 years. 

Legal Experience

As of March 19, 2024, James "Jaye" T. Jones Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Streamlining court processes for improved efficiency"

Plans to modernize court processes to improve efficiency.

The candidate's website says, "Upholding the law with fairness and impartiality"

Believes in "upholding the law with fairness and impartiality."

Said, "I promise to uphold the law with an open mind and an unwavering commitment to justice... If elected to serve, I promise to work diligently and effectively to uphold the trust you have placed in me."

Said, "I promise to uphold the law with an open mind and an unwavering commitment to justice...[and] work diligently and effectively to uphold the trust you have placed in me."

- Plans to modernize court processes to improve efficiency.
- Believes in "upholding the law with fairness and impartiality."
- Said, "I promise to uphold the law with an open mind and an unwavering commitment to justice...[and] work diligently and effectively to uphold the trust you have placed in me."

Judicial Administration

Said: "[I've] seen firsthand the impact of fair and just rulings on people’s lives...and am committed to: Upholding the law with fairness and impartiality, Protecting the rights of all citizens, streamlining court processes for improved efficiency, Maintaining trust and confidence in the justice system."

- Said: "[I've] seen firsthand the impact of fair and just rulings on people’s lives...and am committed to: Upholding the law with fairness and impartiality, Protecting the rights of all citizens, streamlining court processes for improved efficiency, Maintaining trust and confidence in the justice system."

Judicial Philosophy

Served as President of the Georgia EMC Counsel Association and holds leadership roles with the Thomson Rotary Club, the United Way of McDuffie and Warren Counties, and Partners for Success, and his previous tenure as a Councilmember for the city of Thomson.

- Served as President of the Georgia EMC Counsel Association and holds leadership roles with the Thomson Rotary Club, the United Way of McDuffie and Warren Counties, and Partners for Success, and his previous tenure as a Councilmember for the city of Thomson.

Community Involvement

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James "Jaye" T. Jones Jr

James T. Jones Jr. is from McDuffie County and resides in Dearing, Georgia, with his wife, Debbie, and three daughters. Him and his family are members of First Baptist Church in Thomson, Georgia. 

James T. Jones, Jr. is an attorney and owns his own law firm, James T. Jones Jr., PC. He served as Associate Magistrate Judge in McDuffie County and as Juvenile Court Judge for the Toombs Judicial Circuit. He also held a position as District Representative in the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

As of April 14, 2024, James "Jaye" T. Jones Jr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes Jaye's extensive legal experience, respected tenure in Juvenile Court, and role as Associate Magistrate Judge in McDuffie County demonstrate his integrity, professionalism, and strong work ethic.

Believes in serving the community with integrity, drawing on 22 years of legal experience in civil, criminal, and domestic law, and insights from roles as Juvenile Court Judge and Associate Magistrate Court Judge.

Believes in "Upholding the law with fairness and impartiality."

- Plans to modernize court processes to improve efficiency.
- Believes in "Upholding the law with fairness and impartiality."
- Said, "I promise to uphold the law with an open mind and an unwavering commitment to justice...[and] work diligently and effectively to uphold the trust you have placed in me."

Believes Jaye's extensive legal experience, respected service as Associate Magistrate Judge, and commendable professional traits ensure a knowledgeable and equitable courtroom experience.

As Juvenile Court Judge for the Toombs Judicial Circuit and an Associate Magistrate Court Judge in McDuffie County he has " seen firsthand the impact of fair and just rulings on people’s lives...and am committed to: Upholding the law with fairness and impartiality, Protecting the rights of all citizens, Streamlining court processes for improved efficiency, Maintaining trust and confidence in the justice system."

As Juvenile Court Judge for the Toombs Judicial Circuit and an Associate Magistrate Court Judge in McDuffie County he has " seen firsthand the impact of fair and just rulings on people’s lives...and am committed to: Upholding the law with fairness and impartiality, Protecting the rights of all citizens, streamlining court processes for improved efficiency, Maintaining trust and confidence in the justice system."

- As Juvenile Court Judge for the Toombs Judicial Circuit and an Associate Magistrate Court Judge in McDuffie County he has " seen firsthand the impact of fair and just rulings on people’s lives...and am committed to: Upholding the law with fairness and impartiality, Protecting the rights of all citizens, streamlining court processes for improved efficiency, Maintaining trust and confidence in the justice system."

James T. Jones, Jr. is an attorney and owns his own law firm, James T. Jones Jr., PC. He served as Associate Magistrate Judge in Mcduffie County and as Juvenile Court Judge for the Toombs Judicial Circuit. He also held a position as District Representative in the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

James T. Jones Jr. is from McDuffie County and resides in Dearing, Georgia, with his wife, Debbie, and three daughters. He holds several leadership positions in community organizations and his family are members of First Baptist Church in Thomson, Georgia. 

James 'Jaye' T. Jones, Jr. is an attorney and owns of his own law firm. He served as Associate Magistrate Judge and as a Juvenile Court Judge and also held a position as District Representative in the Council of Juvenile Court Judges. 

Works as an attorney and owns a law firm.

Served as Associate Magistrate Judge and as a Juvenile Court Judge

Held position as District Representative in the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

- Works as an attorney and owns a law firm.
- Hold Law Degree from Mercer University.
- Served as Associate Magistrate Judge and as a Juvenile Court Judge
- Held position as District Representative in the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

James 'Jaye' T. Jones Jr. is a lifelong resident of McDuffie County and currently resides in Dearing, Georgia, with his wife, Debbie, and daughters Lindsey, Anna, and Ashley. He is a graduate of Mercer University’s School of Law. The family are members of First Baptist Church in Thomson.

James 'Jaye' T. Jones, Jr. is an attorney and owner of his own law firm, James T. Jones, Jr., PC, in Thomson, Georgia. He has served as Associate Magistrate Judge in McDuffie County and Juvenile Court Judge for the Toombs Judicial Circuit. His legal career includes a role as President of the Georgia EMC Counsel Association and as a District Representative in the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

James 'Jaye' T. Jones Jr. has served as an Associate Magistrate Judge in McDuffie County and as a Juvenile Court Judge for the Toombs Judicial Circuit. He has also held the position of Councilmember for the City of Thomson and served as District Representative in the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

- Georgia Superior Court Judges hear a wide range of criminal cases from petty theft and public drunkenness to murder. Some cases in front of the Georgia Superior Court involve the death penalty. 
- On the civil side, Superior Court Judges hear cases on divorce, titles to land, contract disputes, and premises liability. 
- Superior Court Judges are elected by judicial circuit. Each county surrounding Atlanta has its own judicial circuit, while rural judicial districts typically consist of multiple counties.
- Superior Court Judges are elected to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. The Governor can appoint Superior Court Judges when vacancies arise. 