Board of Pardons and Parole Recommendations
General Information
- Government Type
- State Agency
- Entity
- Department of Criminal Justice
- Public Body
- Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- Board of Pardons and Parole Recommendations
- Notice Tags
- BOPP, CCJJ, DOCJ
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice
- Event Start Date & Time
- August 26, 2026 04:00 PM
- Description/Agenda
- August 26, 2026 To Whom It May Concern The Utah Department of Criminal Justice (DOCJ) 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 Melissa Stirba. In accordance with Utah Code 77-27-2(3), the Utah Department of Criminal Justice (DOCJ) is required to recommend five candidates for each BOPP vacancy. DOCJ 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 fi ve recommended candidates are: Lisa Crawford - Attorney, Private Practice, and Pro Tempore Member of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Clint Heiner - Deputy District Attorney, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Offi ce Armanda Mercado - Director of Strategic Initiatives, Utah Department of Corrections Kelly Perri - Lead Senior Hearing Offi cer and Mental Health Liaison, Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Bruce Pickett - Attorney and Section Director, Utah Attorney General's Office Governor Cox will now review the recommendations and make an appointment to the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. Sincerely, Tom Ross Commissioner Utah Department of Criminal 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
- NA
- Other Information
- NA
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
-
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 26, 2026 02:49 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- August 26, 2026 02:49 PM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| BOPP 2026 - Vacancy Appointment Letter.pdf | Public Information Handout | 2026/08/26 02:48 PM |
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