Category: Department of Juvenile Justice

Governor Taps Democrat to lead Juvenile Justice

Feb 7, 2008

Above:  State Representative Frank Peterman will be named as the next secretary of the Department of Juvenile Justice on Friday, February 8, 2008     Crist taps Democrat to lead Juvenile Justice BY MARY ELLEN KLASThe Miami Herald Gov. Charlie …

DJJ Blueprint Commission Report to be Released Feb. 5

Feb 4, 2008

The final Report from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Blueprint Commission (“Commission”), entitled “Getting Smart About Juvenile Justice in Florida,” will be released during a press conference on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 1:00p.m. in the Cabinet Room of …

Juvenile Justice Prevention Programs Senate Update Rescheduled

Jan 25, 2008

On Thursday, January 24, 2008 in the Senate Criminal Justice Appropriations Committee (“Committee”), the Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (“OPPAGA”) was scheduled to give a presentation entitled “An Update on Prevention Programs in the Department of Juvenile …

Juvenile Justice Committee Summary

Jan 23, 2008

The Florida House of Representatives Committee on Juvenile Justice, Chaired by Representative Mitch Needelman (R-Melbourne) met on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 to hear proposed legislation and a report from participants in the Chairman’s Contracting Workgroup.  To view the Action packet from …

Governor Crist Taps Walt McNeil to Lead Department of Corrections

Jan 15, 2008

Above:  Walter McNeil was named today as Secretary of Florida’s Department of Corrections.  Governor Charlie Crist held a press conference this morning in which the announcement was made that Department of Juvenile Justice (“DJJ”) Secretary Walter McNeil has been named to serve as Secretary of …

Governor Sets House District 103 Special Election Date

Dec 3, 2007

Governor Charlie Crist issued Executive Order Number 07-252 today regarding a special election for Florida House of Representatives District 103. The special primary is scheduled for February 12, 2008 and the special general election is scheduled for March 4, 2008 The …

Department of Juvenile Justice Legislative Budget Request

Nov 1, 2007

On Wednesday, October 31, 2007, the Department of Juvenile Justice (“DJJ”) made its annual Legislative Budget Request (“LBR”) presentation for Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2008-2009. A copy of the DJJ presentation is attached for your review. The LBR includes the following: A total …

Special Session C Ends; Dept. of Juvenile Justice Funds Cut

Oct 12, 2007

Called to address a state revenue shortfall of just over $1 billion, Special Session C of the Florida Legislature concluded today, Friday, October 12, 2007. Department of Juvenile Justice (“DJJ”) budget cuts totaled nearly $5.6 million. Funding for criminal justice and corrections …