Connecticut State Criminal Justice Information System
The Connecticut CJIS-CT Governing Board
Overview
The Connecticut Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-CT) Governing Board was created in 1999 by Public Act 99-14.
The board helps guide how criminal justice information is shared across Connecticut.
Mission
The mission of the CJIS-CT Governing Board is to provide information sharing services to the CJIS-CT community.
Leadership
The Governing Board is co-chaired by Patrick L. Carroll III , Former Chief Court Administrator, and Daniel Karpowtiz , Undersecretary for Criminal Justice Policy and Planning at the Office of Policy and Management.
Board Membership
The board includes leaders from Connecticut’s criminal justice agencies. Membership and responsibilities were expanded under Public Act 08-01 .
Each member may appoint a designee who can attend meetings and act on their behalf.
A full list of Governing Board members is available on the Members page.
Laws and Authority
State law defines who serves on the Governing Board and how it operates.
See Public Act 08-01, Section 39 for the full list of members and legal details.
What the Board Does
The Governing Board sets direction and policy for how criminal justice information is managed and shared.
This work supports law enforcement, courts, corrections, and community supervision, such as probation or parole. Some of the responsibilities of the board include:
- Setting goals and priorities for CJIS-CT
- Reviewing progress on projects, including the Connecticut Information Sharing System (CISS)
- Approving policies for system use and data sharing
- Identifying and resolves issues across agencies
Meetings and Coordination
The Governing Board meets four times each year to review progress, set policies, and address issues.
The board may create committees and subcommittees to support its work. One key group is the CJIS-CT Monthly Governance Committee, which includes staff from partner agencies.
The CJIS-CT Monthly Governance Committee manages day-to-day CJIS-CT work. It reviews projects, approves decisions, tracks issues, and coordinates efforts across agencies.