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Times Leader, Gov. Beshear appoints Judge Lisa Payne Jones to Kentucky Court of Appeals

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Lisa holds a degree from Brescia University and a law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. She is married to her husband, Greg, with whom she has 2 children. 

Lisa previously worked as a private practice attorney and a judge at Holbrook Judicial Center. 

Lisa Jones currently serves as a State Court of Appeals Judge in Division 2. She was appointed to this position in 2024 and is seeking election to a full term. She previously served as a Daviess County Circuit Court Judge and served for 2 terms. She also served as a Daviess County District Court Judge. She was elected to that position in 2002 and was the 1st woman to be elected to the bench. 

As of August 20, 2024, Lisa Jones’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Said her goal is to increase awareness and responsiveness to state resident's behavioral health concerns. 

- Said her goal is to increase awareness and responsiveness to state resident's behavioral health concerns. 

Judicial Philosophy

As a state court of appeals judge, Jones ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As a private practice attorney, Jones researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil and family law.

As a judge in Davies County, she established the Model Court Program, which addresses child abuse and neglect cases.

As a district judge and circuit court judge, she presided over drug courts.

Established the Daviess County Mental Health Court.

- As a state court of appeals judge, Jones ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As a private practice attorney, Jones researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil and family law.
- As a judge in Davies County, she established the Model Court Program, which addresses child abuse and neglect cases.
- As a district judge and circuit court judge, she presided over drug courts.
- Established the Daviess County Mental Health Court.

Legal Experience

Ethics & Conduct

Served as chairperson of the Kentucky Juvenile Justice Workgroup.

Involved with the community organizations, Girls, Inc. Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, and the Oasis Domestic Violence Women’s Shelter.

- Served as chairperson of the Kentucky Juvenile Justice Workgroup.
- Involved with the community organizations, Girls, Inc. Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, and the Oasis Domestic Violence Women’s Shelter.

Community Involvement

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Lisa Jones

Lisa earned a degree from Brescia University and a law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law.

Lisa served as Davies District Court Judge prior to her election.

Lisa Jones is a court of appeals judge in Division 2. She was appointed in 2024 and is seeking election to a full term. She previously was elected to the Davies Circuit Court in 2019 and 2022.

As of August 20, 2024, Lisa Jones did not have a website or any information online.

Supports increasing awareness and responsiveness to "behavioral health concerns of Kentucky's citizens."

- Supports increasing awareness and responsiveness to "behavioral health concerns of Kentucky's citizens."

As a judge in Davies County, implemented the Model Court Program, which addresses child abuse and neglect cases.

As a district judge and circuit court judge, presided over drug courts.

- As a judge in Davies County, implemented the Model Court Program, which addresses child abuse and neglect cases.
- As a district judge and circuit court judge, presided over drug courts.

Website says, "Jones has received the Beacon Award for her contributions towards the treatment of substance use disorders in Daviess County."

- Website says, "Jones has received the Beacon Award for her contributions towards the treatment of substance use disorders in Daviess County."

- The Court of Appeals hears nearly all types of cases appealed from a lower-level trial court, such as a district or circuit court. Cases are not retried, only the record of the original trial is reviewed. 
- Cases before the Court of Appeals are decided by a three-judge panel. Panels do not sit permanently in one location but move around the state to hear cases.  
- Appellate judges are elected for eight-year terms in nonpartisan elections from seven appellate districts. Vacancies can be filled by the governor's appointment, with staggered elections ensuring that only some judges are elected each year.
- Appellate judges earn $163,292 annually.

Hears appeals on orders and decisions made by lower trial courts