Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
About the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC)
The CJAC is comprised of 28 government and community partners whose mission is to develop a comprehensive continuum of services for the adult criminal justice system, identify service gaps, and develop intervention strategies and comprehensive solutions to:
- 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.
The CJAC is advisory in nature and has no authority over any public or private entity.
CJAC Meeting Dates and Minutes
Next Meeting dates
- September 30, 2025
- December 2, 2025
- January 27, 2026
- March 31, 2026
- May 2, 2026
- July 28, 2026
Committee Members
Dawn Baxton, Chair
Mike Sistrom, Vice Chair
To apply for a vacant position, complete the Durham County Boards and Commissions application form
Contact Justice Services
Roshanna Parker
Director of Justice Services Department