Clayton Jones

Clayton Jones Jr. is an American judge. He serves as the chief judge of Durham County’s District Court. Following his arrest in December 2025, Jones has been temporarily replaced as chief judge by Doretta L. Walker.

Career Jones is a member of the North Carolina Democratic Party. He was first elected to office in 2018. Jones serves as a judge for the fifth seat of North Carolina's 16th Judicial District. He had already been under a domestic violence protective order in Wake County. He was released on a $500 bond and the case will be heard in a Guilford County court on January 15, 2026.