Commissioners

Superior Court Judge / Commission Chair

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The Honorable Jason DisbrowJudge Jason C. Disbrow is the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for Brunswick County (District 13B).
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2026
Alternate Commission Chair: Judge Beth Freshwater-Smith
Alternate: Judge Beth Freshwater-SmithJudge Freshwater-Smith is the Special Superior Court Judge in Wilson, Nash, and Edgecombe counties.
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2026

Prosecuting Attorney

Commissioner: Ashley Welch
Commissioner: Ashley WelchElected District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 43, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain Counties
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2026
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Alternate: Andrew Gregson, Esq.Elected District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 37, Randolph County
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2026

Victim Advocate

Commissioner: Robin Colbert
Commissioner: Robin ColbertChief Administrative Officer, Addiction Professionals of North Carolina
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024
Scott Bass
Alternate: Scott BassDirector of Victim Services, NC Victim Assistance Network
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024

Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Commissioner: Aleta R. BallardAppointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026
Darrin D. Jordan
Alternate: Darrin D. JordanAppointed by Chief Justice Chris Dillon
Term Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026

Public Member

Immanuel Jarvis
Commissioner: Immanuel JarvisVice President, The Redd & Jarvis Group, Inc.
Appointed by Chief Judge Donna Stroud
Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024
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Alternate: Dr. Edward LandisAppointed by Chief Judge Donna Stroud
Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024

Sheriff

Commissioner: Van Shaw
Commissioner: Sheriff Van ShawElected Sheriff - Cabarrus County
Appointed by Chief Judge Donna Stroud
Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024
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Alternate: Sheriff Joey LemonsSheriff - Stokes County
Appointed by Chief Judge Donna Stroud
Term Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 31, 2024

Discretionary Member I

Commissioner: John Boswell
Commissioner: Kieran ShanahanAppointed b y Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025
Melissa Essay
Alternate: Judge Beth TannerElected District Court Judge - Moore & Hoke Counties
Appointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025

Discretionary Member II

Commissioner: Rick Glazier
Commissioner: Paul “Skip” StamAppointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2023 - Dec 31, 2025
Commissioner: Michael Grace
Alternate: Yvonne Mims EvansAppointed by Chief Justice Paul Newby
Term Jan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2025