Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC)

The purpose of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) is to develop a comprehensive continuum of services for the adult criminal justice system, identify services gaps, and develop intervention strategies and comprehensive solutions. The CJAC is advisory in nature and has no authority over any public or private entity.

Shared Values:
• Reduce the demand for County jail beds,
• Reduce the number of Durham County residents in state prison facilities,
• Develop a continuum of programs, services and sanctions that provides options to the criminal justice system,
• Pursue initiatives that are respectful towards victims, offenders and the community,
• Pursue funding for initiatives through grant opportunities and requests to local and state government.

Committee Members

CJAC May 2024

Durham County Commissioner – Nida Allam

Durham Police Chief or designee – Walter Tate

Durham County Sheriff or designee – Tom Cote

Superior Court Judge of the 14^th Judicial District – Michael O’Foghludha

Chief District Court Judge of the 14^th Judicial District – Clayton Jones

Durham Public Defender or Criminal Def Attorney – Dawn Baxton

Durham County District Attorney or designee – Satana Deberry

Durham County Public Health Director or designee – Rod Jenkins

Durham County Social Services Director or designee – Maggie Clapp

Local MCO/ LME Director or designee – Eric Johnson

Durham County Manager or designee – Dwane Brinson

14th Judicial District, Community Corrections Manager –/Angela Brewer

Treatment Alternatives to Street Crime (TASC) Director – /Nikki Harrs

Member of Durham Business Community – Angeloe Burch

Director of Justice Services Department – Roshanna Parker

Mayor or designee – Leonardo Williams/Mark-Anthony Middleton

Citizen – vacant

Community College or other ed. institution – vacant

Local Mental Health or Substance Abuse Provider – Jesse Battle

Local Non-Profit Organization –

Housing Provider – David Crispell

Formerly incarcerated Individual – vacant

Formerly criminal justice involved Individual – vacant

Specialty Court Judge - Dorothy Hairston Mitchell

Employment & Training Provider – Syretta Hill

Faith-Based Organization – Ben Haas

Legal Aid Representative – vacant

Citizen – Lao Rubert

To apply for a vacant position, complete the Durham County Boards and Commissions application form.

Meeting Dates

Founding Resolution and Meeting Minutes

CJAC Resolution

CJAC Meeting Minutes

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