Lake County Justice Reinvestment Advisory Committee (JRAC)

JRAC Vision

To maintain an equitable and efficient criminal justice system in Lake County, which incorporates best practices throughout the process.

JRAC Mission

The Lake County Justice Reinvestment Advisory Committee shall promote the safety of the citizens of Lake County and the integrity of the Constitution of the United States and the State of Indiana, by ensuring our criminal justice process utilizes an evidence-based decision-making approach to focus on the prevention of crime, fair and just treatment, and a reduction in recidivism.

Team Purpose

The purpose of the Lake County Justice Reinvestment Advisory Committee is to:

  • Continue to explore the use of evidence-based decision making (EBDM) to steer and improve justice policies in Lake County.
  • Determine how the current state aligns with the desired future state of the Lake County justice system.
  • Prioritize change targets.
  • Assess and review data surrounding each of these change targets.
  • Develop education and communications strategies about the purpose and outcomes of the JRAC.
  • Monitor progress toward the desired change.

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Our Team

William

William Trowbridge

Chair, CEO, Regional Health Systems

Michael C.

Michael C. Repay

County Commissioner

William

William Mescall Dr.

Mental Health Director, Lake County Jail

Christine

Christine Cid

Lake County Council

Julie N.

Julie N. Cantrell

Superior Court County Division Room 3

Sheila M.

Sheila M. Moss

Superior Court County Division Room 2

Kellie

Kellie Bittorf

Vice-Chair, Executive Director, Lake County Community Corrections

Oscar

Oscar Martinez

Lake County Jail

Michael A.

Michael A. Brown

Lake County Clerk

Angela

Angela McFerrin

Chief Probation Officer, Lake County Probation

Marce

Marce Gonzalez, Jr.

Chief Public Defender, Public Defenders Office

Lisa

Lisa Renner

Secretary, Probation Officer, Superior Court County Division Room 3

Mark

Mark Pearman

Executive Director, Data Processing

Deidra

Deidra Monroe

Gary City Court

Bernard A.

Bernard A. Carter

Prosecutor, Prosecutors Office

219-755-3720

Gina L.

Gina L. Jones

Criminal Superior Court Felony Division, Room 3

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