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MARICOPA COUNTY COMMISSION ON JUSTICE SYSTEM INTERVENTION FOR THE SERIOUSLY MENTALLY ILL

MISSION: The commission shall act in an advisory role to the Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to individuals identified as seriously mentally ill and their interactions, or possible interactions, with the Maricopa County Justice System. The commission shall make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors as appropriate.


CURRENT MEMBERS:
	Carolyn Allen Arizona State Senate	Nancy Barto Arizona House of Representatives
	Don Stapley Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 2	Andy Kunasek Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, District 3
	Rosa Mroz Maricopa County Superior Court	MaryAnne Majestic City of Tempe Municipal Court
	Jeremy Mussman Maricopa County Public Defender's Office	Barbara Marshall Maricopa County Attorney's Office
	MaryEllen Sheppard Maricopa County Sheriff's Office	Betty Adams Maricopa County Correctional Health Services
	Elizabeth Evans Maricopa County Superior Court	Lee Ann Bohn Maricopa County Office of Management and Budget
	Penny Stinson Maricopa County Adult Probation	Rebekah Trexlar Maricopa County Adult Probation
	Dr. Laura Nelson Arizona Department of Health Services	Nick Margiotta City of Phoenix Police Department
	Dr. Carol Olson Maricopa Integrated Health District	Diana Yazzie Devine Native American Connections

Dr. Carlos Carrera
Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center

Shelley Curran
Magellan Health Services

Lynne Lagarde
Earl, Curley & Lagarde, P.C.

MEETINGS: The Commission meets when there are matters requiring discussion or at the call of the chairman. Meeting notices will be posted in the lobby area of 301 W. Jefferson Street at least 24 hours in advance of a meeting, announcing the date, time, and location.

MEETING NOTICE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT: Link to Disclosure Statement

LIAISON: Amy Rex, Justice System Coordinator, (602) 506-1310

FORMATION AUTHORITY: Approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 15, 2004.

COMPOSITION: 21 Members:
Two members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
Two members of the judiciary - one representing the Maricopa County Superior Court and one representing Limited Jurisdiction Courts
Two members from the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department - one of whom will represent the Pre-Trial Division
One Mental Health Court Coordinator for Maricopa County Superior Court
One member from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
One member from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office
One member from the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office
One member representing the mental health advocacy community
One member from the state Department of Health Services
One member from the Regional Behavioral Health Authority
One member from the Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Department
One member from the Maricopa County Office of Management and Budget
Two members from the Arizona State Legislature
One member representing local law enforcement
One member representing veteran's affairs
One member representing Native Americans
One member representing continuity of care issues

DUTIES AND POWERS: The commission shall act in an advisory role to the Board of Supervisors on matters pertaining to individuals identified as seriously mentally ill and their interactions, or possible interactions, with the Maricopa County Justice System. The commission shall make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors as appropriate.