Frequenty Asked Questions about Community Criminal Justice Board (CCJB)
1. What does the CCJB do?
The CCJB proactively addresses criminal justice issues in the communities of Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights. The impact over the years has been significant as the board moves toward a more coordinated and responsive criminal justice system.
2. Who is on the board?
Membership on the Community Criminal Justice Board shall consist of:
- The Chief Judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court, or another Circuit Court Judge designated by the Chief Judge
- The Chief Judge of the 12th Judicial General District Court, or another General District Court Judge designated by the Chief Judge; and a second General District Court Judge designated by the Chief Judge
- The Chief Judge of the 12th Judicial Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, or another Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge designated by the Chief Judge
- The Commonwealth Attorney for the County of Chesterfield or designee
- The Commonwealth Attorney for the City of Colonial Heights or designee
- The Sheriffs for the County of Chesterfield and City of Colonial Heights or designee
- The Chief Magistrate for the County of Chesterfield and City of Colonial Heights
- The Chief of Police for the City of Colonial Heights
- An Attorney who is experienced in the defense of criminal matters before the 12th Judicial District and Circuit Courts
- A member from each governing body or a city or county manager, county administrator or executive, or assistant or deputy appointed by the governing body
- Two citizens to be appointed at the discretion of the Colonial Heights City Council
3. When are the meetings?
The meetings are scheduled every other month on the third Tuesday at 6 PM.
4. Is the meeting public?
The meetings are open to the public. Please call Kris Bryant at 804-706-1271 for further information.
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