Board of Pardons and Parole Recommendations
General Information
- Government Type
- State Agency
- Entity
- Governor's Office > Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
- Public Body
- Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- Board of Pardons and Parole Recommendations
- Notice Tags
- BOPP, CCJJ
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice
- Event Start Date & Time
- August 8, 2025 09:00 AM
- Description/Agenda
- To Whom It May Concern The Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) today is pleased to announce it has selected five candidates to recommend to Governor Spencer Cox to fill a vacancy on the Utah Board of Pardons Parole (BOPP) created by the resignation of Scott Stephenson. In accordance with Utah Code 77-27-2(3), the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) is required to recommend five candidates for each BOPP vacancy. CCJJ must consider the applicants' 'knowledge of the criminal justice system, state and federal criminal law, judicial procedure, corrections policies and procedures, and behavioral sciences.' Based on these criteria, the five recommended candidates are: Lisa Crawford-Blanchard: An attorney in private practice. Meghann Mills: A Prosecuting Attorney with the Utah County District Attorney's Office. Nathaniel Thomas: Division Chief with the Utah Department of Corrections, Adult Probation and Parole. Brett Varoz: Chief Hearing Officer with the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. Marcus Yockey: Assistant Attorney General and Legal Counsel for the Utah Department of Public Safety. Governor Cox will now review the recommendations and make an appointment to the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. Sincerely, Tom Ross Executive Director Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
- Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations for this notice should notify Dan Strong at the Commission on Criminal & Juvenile Justice, 801-538-1645.
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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- Other Information
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Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
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350 N State Street
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-2330
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- Danica Bodley
- Contact Email
- danicabodley@utah.gov
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- August 08, 2025 09:45 AM
- Notice Last Edited On
- August 08, 2025 09:45 AM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| BOPP 2025 - Vacancy Appointment Letter.pdf | Public Information Handout | 2025/08/08 09:44 AM |
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