Local and Regional Jails, State Board of
Purpose
There shall be a State Board of Local and Regional Jails, which shall consist of 11 residents of the Commonwealth appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. In making appointments, the Governor shall endeavor to select appointees of such qualifications and experience that the membership of the Board shall include persons suitably qualified to consider and act upon the various matters under the Board's jurisdiction. Members of the Board shall be appointed as follows: (i) one former sheriff; (ii) one former superintendent of a regional jail facility; (iii) two individuals employed by a public mental health services agency with training in or clinical, managerial, or other relevant experience working with individuals subject to the criminal justice system who have mental illness; (iv) one individual with experience overseeing a correctional facility's or mental health facility's compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; (v) one physician licensed in the Commonwealth; (vi) one individual with experience in administering educational or vocational programs in state or local correctional facilities; (vii) one individual with experience in financial management or performing audit investigations; (viii) one citizen member who represents community interests; and (ix) two individuals with experience in conducting criminal, civil, or death investigations.
Term
Four years; no more than two full successive terms
Composition
No composition information available
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Dr. Anita M. Maybach
Physician Membership expires on 6/30/2026Michael Carrera
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Dr. Sarah Huggins Scarbrough
Correctional Education Membership expires on 6/30/2026Mrs. Tiffany D. Jenkins
Public Mental Health Employee (Criminal Justice) Membership expires on 6/30/2026David Hackworth
Former Superintendent Membership expires on 6/30/2027Jessica Vermont
Public mental health employee; exp. in Criminal Justice mental health Membership expires on 6/30/2027Joseph Tucker
Criminal/Civil Investigator Membership expires on 6/30/2028Captain Charles Aubrey Carey
Criminal/Civil Investigator Membership expires on 6/30/2028John McLaughlin
Former Sheriff/Superintendent/Administrator of a Correctional Facility Membership expires on 6/30/2029Ryan Moore
Mental Health Experience Membership expires on 6/30/2029