Jones, John Bailey Born 1927 in Mitchell, SD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 20, 1981, to a seat vacated by Fred J. Nichol. Confirmed by the Senate on November 18, 1981, and received commission on November 18, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1991-1994. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1995. Education: University of South Dakota, B.S., 1951 University of South Dakota School of Law, LL.B., 1953 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve, 1945-1947 Private practice, Presho, South Dakota, 1953-1966 Judge, Lyman County [South Dakota] Court, 1953-1956 State representative, South Dakota, 1956-1960 Judge, South Dakota Circuit Court, Tenth Judicial Circuit, 1967-1974 Judge, South Dakota Circuit Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, 1974-1981