Criminal Justice Commission

Minutes of the Meeting of February 11, 2021

The Honorable Andrew J. McDonald, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. In accordance with Executive Orders issued because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was conducted by electronic conference (ZOOM software). The public was provided notice of the meeting via the Division of Criminal Justice/Criminal Justice Commission website and invited to observe the proceedings and participate and/or submit public comment.

In addition to Justice McDonald and the public, 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.

Attorney Berke moved to accept the minutes of the January 28, 2021, meeting. Judge Cradle seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

Attorney Murphy moved to enter into executive session to interview candidates for the position of Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney/Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney. Chief State’s Attorney Colangelo seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. The executive session began at 9:04 a.m. Also present were Deputy Chief State’s Attorney of Operations Kevin D. Lawlor and Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist Janice duFrend.

The executive session ended at 12:05 p.m. Justice McDonald announced that no motions were made or votes taken during the executive session. Attorney Ogilvie moved to appoint Jacqueline McMahon as Deputy Assistant State’s Attorney/Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney. Attorney Murphy seconded the motion and it passed on a voice vote. Attorney Berke abstained as he had to leave the meeting at 9:30 a.m.

There being no further business, Chief State's Attorney Colangelo moved to adjourn the meeting. Attorney Murphy seconded the motion and it passed on a voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m.