Lake County Justice Reinvestment Advisory Committee (JRAC)
JRAC Vision
To maintain an equitable and efficient criminal justice system in Lake County, which incorporates best practices throughout the process.
JRAC Mission
The Lake County Justice Reinvestment Advisory Committee shall promote the safety of the citizens of Lake County and the integrity of the Constitution of the United States and the State of Indiana, by ensuring our criminal justice process utilizes an evidence-based decision-making approach to focus on the prevention of crime, fair and just treatment, and a reduction in recidivism.
Team Purpose
The purpose of the Lake County Justice Reinvestment Advisory Committee is to:
- Continue to explore the use of evidence-based decision making (EBDM) to steer and improve justice policies in Lake County.
- Determine how the current state aligns with the desired future state of the Lake County justice system.
- Prioritize change targets.
- Assess and review data surrounding each of these change targets.
- Develop education and communications strategies about the purpose and outcomes of the JRAC.
- Monitor progress toward the desired change.
Our Team
Natalie Bokota
Chair, Criminal Superor Court Felony Division – Room 2
219-755-3511
Kellie Bittorf
Vice-Chair, Executive Director, Lake County Community Corrections
William Longer
Attorney
219-942-8218
Oscar Martinez
Lake County Jail
Todd Wassmer
Lake County Jail
Michael A. Brown
Lake County Clerk
(219) 755-3460
Angela McFerrin
Chief Probation Officer, Lake County Probation
(219) 755-3535
Marce Gonzalez, Jr.
Chief Public Defender, Public Defenders Office
Timothy A. Brown
Prosecutor, Prosecutors Office
(219) 755-3225
Lisa Renner
Secretary, Probation Officer, Superior Court County Division Room 3
Mark Pearman
Executive Director, Data Processing
219-755-3635
Deidra Monroe
Gary City Court
William Trowbridge
CEO, Regional Health Systems
Michael C. Repay
County Commissioner
219-755-3205
William Mescall Dr.
Mental Health Director, Lake County Jail
Christine Cid
Lake County Council
(219) 218-3126
Julie N. Cantrell
Superior Court County Division Room 3
219-755-3600
Sheila M. Moss
Superior Court County Division Room 2
(219) 755-3580
