Criminal Justice Commission

Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 23, 2021

The Honorable Andrew J. McDonald, Chair, called the meeting to order at 8:48 a.m. In addition to Justice McDonald, participating in the meeting were: The Honorable Melanie L. Cradle, Attorneys Robert Berke, Reginald Dwayne Betts, Scott Murphy and Moy Ogilvie and Chief State’s Attorney Richard J. Colangelo, Jr. Also present was Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist Janice duFrend.

In accordance with Executive Orders issued because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was conducted by electronic conference (ZOOM software).

Attorney Betts moved to accept the minutes of the November 18, 2021 meeting. Attorney Berke seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Chief State’s Attorney Colangelo moved to enter into executive session to discuss candidates for the position of Special Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney. Judge Cradle seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The executive session began at 8:50 a.m.

The executive session ended at 9:00 a.m. Justice McDonald announced that no motions were made or votes taken during the executive session. Judge Cradle moved to approve Jessica Cruz, Jason Kaplan and Cynthia Lill as Special Deputy Assistant State’s Attorneys. Attorney Murphy seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

There being no further business, Justice McDonald moved to adjourn the meeting. Chief State’s Attorney Colangelo seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m.