Important Information:

Case Management Scheduling Orders (CMSO):
Parties are encouraged to coordinate and agree upon discovery deadlines by completing the Case Management Scheduling Order (Long Form).

• If parties are unable to agree on deadlines, they may file a Motion for Status Conference. Parties are encouraged to include their date and time preferences in the body of the motion to assist the Court in scheduling. Please note all conferences are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

• Pretrial Conferences and Trial Dates:

  • Trial dates will be assigned only at a pretrial conference.

  • A pretrial conference will be scheduled once a Joint Pretrial Order has been filed.

  • No trial dates will be provided without a proper request for a pretrial conference.

  • Please review the Louisiana District Court Rules for the 19th JDC for additional guidance.

• Remote Attendance:
  Microsoft Teams is available for conferences only. Remote attendance for hearings is no longer permitted.

  • To join a Teams conference, visit 19thjdc.org and select Judge Ronald R. Johnson’s conference room, or use the meeting link provided below.

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The Honorable Veronica “Vicky” Jones brings more than three decades of distinguished legal experience to the 19th Judicial District Court. A graduate of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Judge Jones has served the legal community in a wide range of capacities, including prosecutor, parish attorney, private practitioner, criminal defense attorney, and family law attorney. Her extensive background across multiple areas of law provides a comprehensive foundation for her judicial service.

Judge Jones’s commitment to the legal system began early in life, inspired by accompanying her uncle to court following a life‑altering accident. This formative experience instilled in her a deep respect for the courts and a lifelong dedication to fairness, accountability, and equal access to justice.

Throughout her career, Judge Jones has been recognized for excellence in advocacy and service. She has been honored as Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers and named among the National Black Lawyers Top 100, along with several additional professional accolades.

In addition to her legal accomplishments, Judge Jones is the proud mother of one son and has devoted more than 23 years to youth mentorship, leadership development, and community outreach. She has served in various volunteer roles supporting at‑risk youth and remains an active Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Judge Jones is committed to administering justice with integrity, impartiality, and compassion. She is dedicated to ensuring that every individual who appears before the court is treated with dignity and that judicial decisions reflect both the rule of law and an understanding of the real‑world circumstances affecting the people of East Baton Rouge Parish.