Joint Legislative Corrections Oversight Committee
Report delivered January 2012
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 11-1, 11-2, 11-3
Meeting Record
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10:00 AM
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Organization Meeting of New Committee Members and Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
Senator Sears elected Chair; Rep. Emmons elected Vice-Chair; Rep. Haas elected Clerk
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10:15 AM
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The Role of the Corrections Oversight Committee
Goal setting for the year
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Sen. Dick Sears, Bennington County
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10:45 AM
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Overview of 2011 Legislative Session pertaining to Corrections Oversight
Act 41 (S.108)
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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11:25 AM
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The Capital Bill as it impacts DOC
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Kasey Bryan, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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11:45 AM
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DOC Updates on Facility Switch, Plans for Implementation of Act 41, and Monthly Reports
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Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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12:40 PM
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Update on Recidivism Reduction Study and Work Camp Evaluation
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Max Schleuter, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Justice Research
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1:00 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 11-4, 5, 6, 7
Meeting Record
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10:00 AM
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Persons Incarcerated on Detention Status
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
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T.J. Donovan, Chittenden County State's Attorney, Chittenden County
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James Mongeon, Executive Director, Department of State's Attorneys, Sheriffs & Special Investigators
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Bobby Sand, State's Attorney, Windsor
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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12:30 PM
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Lunch
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1:30 PM
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Vermont Inmates Incarcerated at the Franklin County Jail (Greenfield, MA)
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Susan Bartlett, Special Assistant to the Governor
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Gordon Bock , Chairman, CURE VT
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Barry Kade, Attorney, prisoner advocate
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 11-8, 9, 10
Meeting Record
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10:30 AM
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Facility Transition
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Tiffany Bluemle, Executive Director, Vermont Works for Women
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Cheryl Elovirta, Supervisor, Probation & Parole, Burlington
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Jess Kell, Kids Apart Program, Lund Family Center
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Michael Ohler, Burlington Housing Authority
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Susan Onderwyzer, Program Services Executive, Lund Family Center
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Jean Sinckewicz, Burlington Housing Authority
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Bob Wolford, Community Corrections, Howard Center for Human Services
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12:30 PM
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Working Lunch
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1:30 PM
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Out-of-State Beds
Committee Discussion
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Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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David Turner, Superintendent, Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility
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2:30 PM
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Committee Discussion with the Commissioner
Storm, budget, challenges, etc.
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Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Monday, October 17, 2011
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 11-11, 12, 13, 14
Meeting Record
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10:00 AM
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Review Incarcerated Women's Initiative (2007)
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Kimberly Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
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Jill Evans, Women and Family Services Coordinator, Vermont Department of Corrections
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10:45 AM
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Recommendations for Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility and Update on the Facility Transition
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Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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11:15 AM
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Update on Storm Response
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion - Facility Visits
Open Meeting Law
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Michael O'Grady, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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12:00 noon
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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Community Response to Justice Reinvestment
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Jeff Allard, Probation Officer, Department of Corrections
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David Peebles, Community Restorative Justice Executive, Vermont Department of Corrections
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Karen Vastine, Community Justice Coordinator, Burlington Community Justice Center
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2:30 PM
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Recidivism Measures of Vermont correctional Populations
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Mike Eisenberg, Research Manager, Justice Center
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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3:15 PM
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Adjourn
Monday, November 28, 2011
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 11-15, 16, 17, 18
Meeting Record
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10:00 AM
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Paperwork Reduction
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Michael Touchette, Department of Corrections
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10:55 AM
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Monthly Report
Storm Response; Mental Health Update; Reentry for Female Inmates; Dedicated Beds for Chronic Repeat DUI Offenders
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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11:10 AM
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Organizations that Work on Corrections Issues
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Karen Gennette, Court Administrator's Office
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11:20 AM
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Substance Abuse Treatment Waiting Lists
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Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
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Jackie Corbally, Treatment Chief, ADAP, Department of Health
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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Community Response to Justice Reinvestment
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Chris Louras, Mayor, Rutland City
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Michael E. Schirling, Chief of Police, City Of Burlington
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2:00 PM
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Draft Report
Committee Discussion
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3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Monday, December 19, 2011
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 11-19, 20, 21
Meeting Record
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10:00 AM
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Strategies to Reduce Recidivism
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Max Schleuter, Executive Director, Vermont Center for Justice Research
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11:00 AM
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Dedicated Beds for Chronic Repeat DUI Offenders - Feasibility Study
Act 56, H.264
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Kimberly Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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11:30 AM
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Committee Discussion
Draft Recommendations for Final Report
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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Commission Discussion
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 12-1
Meeting Record
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10:00 AM
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Roundtable with the Justice Center, Council of State Governments
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Mike Thompson, Executive Director, Council of State Government Justice Center
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 12-2, 3, 4
Meeting Record
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10:00 AM
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Review of Legislation enacted in 2012
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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10:20 AM
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Discussion of Nonviolent Misdemeanor Review Committee
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Erik FitzPatrick, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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10:45 AM
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Sec. 37 of 2012 Capital Bill
Committee Discussion
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11:00 AM
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Update from Department of Corrections
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Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Monica Weeber, Director of Planning, Department of Corrections
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12 noon
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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Housing in the Community
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Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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Monica Weeber, Director of Planning, Department of Corrections
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1:40 PM
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Unites States v s. Douglas Mason
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Sue Blair, Executive Director, Vermont Parole Board
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Sarah London, Assistant Attorney General, Governor's Office
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2:30 PM
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Other issues, future meetings
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3:00 PM
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Adjourn
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 12-5, 6, 7, 8
Meeting Record
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10:00 AM
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Dashboard for Tracking Vermont Corrections Trends
Power Point presentation
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
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Tedd Holladay, Database Analyst, Council of State Government Justice Center
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Jessica Tyler, Database Analyst, Council of State Government Justice Center
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 PM
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Vermont Corrections Dashboard
Continued from morning
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1:45 PM
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Monthly Report
Department of Corrections
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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2:00 PM
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Opportunity for Citizen Participation
Colorado witnesses will be testifying by phone
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Gordon Bock , Chairman, CURE VERMONT
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Alison Morgan, Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, Colorado Department of Corrections
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Dianne Tramutola-Lawson, Colorado CURE
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3:00 PM
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Overtime Scheduling of Correctional Officers
Committee Discussion
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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Comments
- South Burlington Police Station
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CDs
- 12-9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Meeting Record
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10:00 AM
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DOC Monthly Update and Town Agreements
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Lisa Menard, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Monica Weeber, Director of Planning and Organizational Development, Department of Corrections
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10:30 AM
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Paperwork Reduction Progress Report
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Michael Touchette, Department of Corrections
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11:00 AM
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Opportunity for Citizen Participation
Continued from September 27th meeting
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Committee Discussion
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Gregory Hale, Superintendent, Northwest Correctional Facility
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Barry Kade, Attorney, Montgomery
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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12:00 PM
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Working Lunch
Committee Discussion, setting November 16th Agenda
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1:00 PM
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Advocates* testimony on subcommittee questions
* Advocates, sheriffs, police, community justice centers
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Robert Arnell, Superintendent, Chittenden Correctional Facility
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Michael Cartier
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Leslie Ferrer, Phoenix House of New England
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Richard Gagne, Dismas House of Vermont
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Janelle Gilbert, Community Justice Coordinator, Winooski
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Gregory Hale, Superintendent, Northwest Correctional Facility
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Rachel Jolly, Works For Women
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Kevin McLaughlin, Sheriff, Chittenden County
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Gary Taylor, Chiel of Police, St Albans
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Richard Turner, Aviation Program Director, Phoenix Houses of New England
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Karen Vastine, Community Justice Coordinator, Burlington Community Justice Center
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Marc Wennberg, Community Justice Coordinator, St Albans
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2:15 PM
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Department of Corrections testimony on subcommittee questions
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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3:15 PM
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Committee Discussion
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3:30 PM
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Adjourn
Friday, November 16, 2012
Meeting Details
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Hearing Type
- Standard
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CDs
- 12-14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Meeting Record
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10:00 AM
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Children of Incarcerated Parents
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Kimberly Bushey, Program Services Director, Department of Corrections
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Seth Lipschutz , Supervising Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Office
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Dawn Matthews, Prisoners' Rights Office
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11:00 AM
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Detainees
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Amy Davenport, Administrative Judge, Court System
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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Matthew Valerio, Defender General, Defender General's Office
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12:00 PM
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Lunch
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12:30 AM
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Opportunity for Citizen Participation and Contact with Inmates
Continued from 9/27/12 and 10/16/12
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Gordon Bock , Chairman, CURE VERMONT
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Seth Lipschutz , Supervising Attorney, Prisoners' Rights Office
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Dawn Matthews, Prisoners' Rights Office
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Andy Pallito, Commissioner, Department of Corrections
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2:00 PM
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Update on Rutland Hub/Spoke Initiative
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Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
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2:30 PM
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Draft Annual Report
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Michele Childs, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
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Committee Discussion
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3:30 PM
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Adjourn