Purpose: To work with the Williston Police Department, the Vermont Department of Corrections and with pre-charge and court referrals in order to assess the impact of specific crimes on victims and ascertain what actions the offender might take to repair any damage the offender may have caused and to increase the sense, by the offender, of belonging to a community so that the chance of repeat criminal acts is less.

Membership: Membership on the Community Justice Board shall consist of up to 20 members appointed by the Williston Selectboard to staggered three year terms.  Members are appointed by the Selectboard upon the recommendation of the Williston Community Justice Board and shall serve at the pleasure of the Selectboard.

The Police Department will provide staff support to the Board, as needed.