Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Statute:                                   K.S.A. 75-7007

Governor Appoints:              20-33

Number of Members:           20-33

Length of Term:                    Four Years

Frequency of Meetings:       Quarterly

Pay/Compensation:               K.S.A. 75-3223

SSI Required:                          Yes

Senate Confirmed:                 No

Website:                                  Click Here

The Kansas Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention was established by the Governor in accordance with K.S.A. 75-7007 and as directed by Section 223(a) (3) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act ( JJDPA), to determine, advocate for, and promote the best interests of juveniles in Kansas. Reflecting its purpose, the Kansas Advisory Group reviews juvenile justice policy, advises policymakers on issues affecting the juvenile justice system; and strives to keep Kansas in compliance with the federal JJDPA act.  At least 1/5 of the members must be under the age of 24 at the time of appointment.  At least 3 members shall have been or currently be under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.

Statutory Requirement:                                                                           Term Expires:

Public Member                                                                                                6/30/2019

Public Member                                                                                                6/30/2021

Public Member                                                                                                6/30/2018

Public Member                                                                                                6/30/2019

Public Member                                                                                                6/30/2019

Public Member                                                                                                6/30/2019

Public Member                                                                                                6/30/2019

Representative of law enforcement agency                                                 6/30/2018

Representative of law enforcement and JJA                                                6/30/2019

Mental Health Representative                                                                       6/30/2019

Representative of the Legislative Coordinating Council                            6/30/2020

Representative of under 24 years old                                                            6/30/2018

Representative of under 24 years old                                                            6/30/2019

Representative of under 24 years old                                                            6/30/2018

Representative of under 24 years old                                                            6/30/2018

Representative of a non-profit organization                                                6/30/2018

Representative of a non-profit organization                                                6/30/2019

Representative of a non-profit organization                                                6/30/2019

Representative of a non-profit organization                                                6/30/2020

Juvenile Defense Attorney                                                                               6/30/2018

Lawyer Representative                                                                                    6/30/2018