Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Neal I. Taniguchi, Court Executive Officer
Subject: Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the reappointment of Karin Huber-Levy to the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission (JJDPC), for a first full term ending December 31, 2028.
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BACKGROUND:
For the efficient and effective statutory compliance of the review of juvenile operations in this county, the Court and the Board have agreed that the appointees by the Court to the Juvenile Justice Commission are appointed concurrently by the Board of Supervisors to the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission. Historically, the County's practice has been to have candidates for Commission membership identified by the County or by the Commission membership. The Court then reviews, appoints and recommends concurrent appointment by the Board of Supervisors.
DISCUSSION:
With the recommendation of the Juvenile Presiding Judge, Susan Irene Etezadi, Presiding Judge Stephanie Garratt does not object to and recommends to the County of San Mateo the reappointment of Karin Huber-Levy to the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Commission for the term prescribed by law.
Upon approval, this reappointment reflects a term effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. Karin Huber-Levy was initially appointed to the JJDPC on May 4, 2021 to an existing term. Upon approval, she will be serving a first full 4-year term on the JJDPC.
Karin Huber-Levy brings a wealth of experience in corporate law, having worked in both in-house and private practice roles across Canada, the UK, the US, and Germany. Her international background has cultivated a deep respect for diverse cultures and perspectives. As a Commissioner, Karin is a passionate advocate for transformative juvenile justice reforms, focusing on alternatives to youth ...
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