Community Corrections Board

Enabling Authorization: CRS 17-27-103/Resolution No. 63 Series 1989

The Denver Community Corrections Board oversees the acceptance and rejection criteria for all offenders considered for placement in the Denver Community Corrections Residential program.

The Board has 21 members who are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by council ordinance for four-year terms. The Board is made up of representatives across the criminal justice spectrum.

• 10 represent criminal justice and human services departments
• One represents Victim Services
• Two have experience or expertise in criminal justice
• Six are citizens of the City and County of Denver
• One is a locally elected official
• One is a representative of Denver Public Schools

Board responsibilities include reviewing all matters relating to Community Corrections and when appropriate, advising the city on actions to be taken.

The Board acts on behalf of the citizens of Denver to ensure the protection of the community and to safeguard the rights of residents, provide for the needs of offenders who will be supervised by Community Corrections, act as a liaison for Denver with other city and state agencies and establish policies and procedures that govern the administration of the program and criteria for acceptance into the program.