Michigan Community Corrections Board

Michigan Community Corrections Board

The Michigan Community Corrections Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Director for the Michigan Department of Corrections and is charged with approving many components of community corrections programs including: goals, eligibility criteria, program guidelines, program standards and policies, the application process, procedures for funding, and criteria for evaluation.
 
The Board consists of 13 members, each representing a certain entity related to corrections. Board members serve 4 year terms.The appointments of this board are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
 

Statute

 

Contact Information:
 

Crissa Blankenburg, CBSP
Office of Community Corrections, A/Manager
206 E. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
Phone: (517) 483-6121
Fax: (517) 373-9545
Email: BlankenburgC@michigan.gov
 
Current Members:
 
Heidi Washington
Director of Department of Corrections
 
William DeBoer, Byron Center
Represents Existing Community Alternatives Program
Term expires 3/31/20
 
Cory Chavis, Canton
Represents the General Public
Term expires 3/31/20
 
Keith Turpel, Kalamazoo
Represents Criminal Defense Attorneys
Term expires 3/31/20
 
Todd Woodcox, Macomb
Represents City Police Departments
Term expires 3/31/20
 
The Honorable Bradley Knoll, Holland
Represents District Court Judges
Term expires 3/31/21
 
The Honorable Martha Anderson, Troy
Represents Circuit Court Judges
Term expires 3/31/21
 
Deborah Smith-Olson, Baldwin
Represents the General Public
Term expires 3/31/21
 
Jennifer C. Janetsky, Flushing
Represents County Prosecuting Attorneys
Term expires 3/31/21
 
Bobby Hopewell, Kalamazoo
Represents Members of City Government
Term expires 3/31/21

Anna R. Kohn, Detroit - Chairperson
Represents the General Public
Term expires 3/31/2023
 
L. Paul Bailey, Berrien Center
Represents County Sheriffs
Term expires 3/31/2023
 
Jake W. Smith, Battle Creek
Represents County Commissioners
Term expires 3/31/2023