Centre County Justice Advisory Board (CJAB)

Formed in 1999, the Centre County Criminal Justice Advisory Board's (CJAB) mission is to provide an ongoing forum for communication and collaboration among key decision makers for the purposes of evaluating, analyzing, planning, and recommending action to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Criminal Justice System of Centre County and the individuals served. Advisory in nature, the Centre County CJAB makes recommendations to elected officials, the Courts, criminal justice agencies on matters pertaining to juvenile and criminal justice operations.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board is to provide an ongoing forum for communication and collaboration among key decision makers for the purposes of evaluating, analyzing, planning, and recommending action to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Criminal Justice System of Centre County. -Adopted May 28, 1999

Meeting Schedule

The Centre County CJAB meets every other month, typically on the last Friday. For more information please contact Karri Hull, Director of Criminal Justice Planning.

Membership

Administrator, Central Counties Youth Center
Administrator, Office of MH/ID/EI and D&A
Assistant Administrator for Drug & Alcohol
Center for Alternatives in Community Justice Representative
CentrePeace Representative
Chief Probation Officer
Chief Public Defender
Commissioners (3)
County Administrator
Court Administrator
Director, 911 / Emergency Communications
Director, Criminal Justice Planning
District Attorney
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas
Law Enforcement Representative
Magisterial District Judge Representative
PA Prison Society
PA Board of Probation & Parole Representative
Sheriff
Veterans Outreach Coordinator
Victims Service Organization (Centre Safe)
Warden, Centre County Correctional Facility