4-30-2026 CJCC Exec Meeting Minutes

Minutes of the Manitowoc County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Executive Meeting April 30, 2026 12:15 PM Manitowoc County Courthouse Attendance: Judge Mark Rohrer, District Attorney Jacalyn LaBre, Chief Ben Meinnert and Probation and Parole Supervisor Jennifer Zick, and Amanda Keagle. Also in attendance: County Board Rep Paul Hacker and Drug Court Supervisor Jerry Mutchie. Absent: Attorney Larsen. Call to order by Chair, Judge Mark Rohrer, at 12:17. Minutes: Chief Ben Meinnert made the motion to accept the minutes as provided. The motion was seconded by Jennifer Zick. The motion was approved. Public Comment: None Updates: Drug Court: Ms. Keagle was presented information. 11 current participants consisting of 3 females and 8 males. 1 termination pending, and one admission pending. There is a graduation scheduled for May 6th. The team just got back from the annual WATCP State Conference. Good attendance by the team. This year was important as they focus to write a new grant for another 5 year cycle. This year is very competitive. DA: No updates. Jerry Mutchie: Explained the need and building of an Overdose Fatality Review Board to work closely with the Coroner’s Office and be comprised of a limited number of representatives from all area agencies. The purpose is to reduce overdose deaths, reduce the stigma around addiction, and reduce treatment concerns, among others. The board will look to review and recommend/report findings at quarterly meetings. Chair Judge Rohrer opened discussion to bring a presentation to the next General Council meeting to then discuss the possibility of a CJCC Sub Committee. Jerry agreed to present such information at that meeting. Miscellaneous Issues: DA Jacalyn LaBre will be preparing the agenda notices for the upcoming CJCC Meetings and Executive Meetings. Next Meeting: General Council – May 6th, 2026 4:45pm, Executive Committee – June 11th, 2026 12:15pm. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn was made by Jennifer Zick and seconded by Chief Ben Meinnert. Meeting Adjourned @ 12:48 pm