| Citizens Review Board 23rd Judicial District Randee Olive, Director 1205 Fort Street, Hays, Ks 67601 Phone: 785-628-9420 Email: randee13@yahoo.com |
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The 23rd Judicial District Citizen Review Board is composed of trained citizen volunteers who serve as advisors to the Judge on selected cases involving children in need of care or juvenile offenders. The CRB staff operates two boards, trains volunteers , and administers the processes involved in the board's operations. The CRB process is designed to provide an independent perspective on cases, to improve agency accountability, and to enhance community awareness on the issues regarding children in need of care and juvenile offenders. The local CRB office conforms to the rules of the state Office of Judicial Administration (OJA), which provides oversight and funding. The 23rd Judicial District CRB meets Kansas Supreme Court standards and therefore, is eligible to review cases assigned by the District Court. The 23rd Judicial District CRB is a grant-funded program currently receiving funds from the Permanent Families Account administered by the Office of Judicial Administration. |
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Volunteer Do? |
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The duties and responsibilities of a CRB volunteer are set out in K.S.A. 38-1813. A CRB volunteer shall: |
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