Law, Justice and Human Services Committee

The Council's Law, Justice and Human Services Committee considers and makes recommendations to the Council on policies relating to public safety, adult detention, juvenile justice programs and youth services, the Superior and District Courts, judicial administration, and the offices of the Prosecuting Attorney and the Public Defender.

The committee also makes recommendations on matters relating to personal and environmental health, mental health, developmental disabilities, alcoholism and substance abuse, emergency medical services, human services, families and children, women's programs, and aging programs.

Meeting Times: First and third Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Council Chambers, King County Courthouse, 10th floor

Chair: Kathy Lambert
Vice Chair: Bob Ferguson
Members: Reagan Dunn,  Larry Gossett,  Julia Patterson