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Mark Jones
Candidate for Circuit Court Judge - Circuit 16, Seat 1
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Biography
Mark Jones is the incumbent Circuit Court Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit (Monroe County, FL), Seat 1, serving since January 1997. He holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College and a J.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and previously worked in the U.S. Navy JAG Corps and as an Assistant Public Defender. Judge Jones has announced his retirement at the end of December 2026 and is not seeking re-election.
Top Priorities
- Focus on Adult Drug Court, aiding individuals with substance abuse recovery and exit from the criminal justice system.
- Emphasizing extensive judicial experience across all circuit divisions.
- Demonstrating leadership as Chief Judge and through administrative roles, alongside a commitment to judicial professionalism.