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Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

In 2007, the Board of County Commissioners recognized the Larimer County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. The Committee is an advisory and policy level board consisting of County elected officials and other principal justice system decision makers. The Committee's authority comes from the agreement of a common purpose among the independent entities on the Committee. The business and affairs of the Committee shall be staffed by the Larimer County Criminal Justice Planning Manager.

Mission

The mission of the Larimer County Criminal Justice Advisory committee is to participate in a structured policy planning process that addresses issues facing the county's criminal justice system. The committee sets priorities, develops and executes policy decisions, and strives to ensure an accountable, coordinated justice system in Larimer County.

Membership

The current membership of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee is as follows:

  • Sheriff Justin Smith
  • Fort Collins Interim Chief of Police Jerry Schiager
  • Loveland Chief of Police Luke Hecker
  • District Attorney Larry Abrahamson
  • Larimer County Manager Frank Lancaster
  • Chief Probation Officer Christopher Gastelle
  • Larimer County Community Corrections Director Joe Ferrando
  • Public Defender Kathryn Hay
  • Larimer County Jail Administrator Captain Timothy Palmer
  • Regional Director of Parole Tim Hand
  • Judge Christine Carney
  • Criminal Justice Services Division Director Gary Darling - staff to the committee (Send email)
  • Chief District Court Judge Stephen Schapanski - Chair