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Criminal Law Advisory Commission
The purpose of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission (CLAC) is to conduct a continuing study of the criminal law in Maine.
CLAC is composed of nine members appointed by the Attorney General. The members shall serve 2-year terms and may be reappointed. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court shall appoint four consultants to the CLAC, at least one must be an active member of the Superior Court and at least one must be an active member of the District Court. The Senate and House chairs, or their designees, serve as consultants to CLAC.
Membership Roster
Updated 11/6/25
Until 10/30/26
Luke S. Rioux, Esq., Portland
Anne Jordan, South Portland
Laura Yustak, Esq., AAG, Augusta
Until 12/30/26
Megan L. Elam, ADA, Portland
Until 1/23/27
Michelle King, Esq., Portland
Until 3/8/27
Kathryn M. Slattery, Esq., Alfred
Until 8/21/27
Steven M. Carey, Esq., Portland
Until 10/21/27
Julie Sheridan, Esq., Augusta
Court Liaison
Amanda Doherty, Esq.
Manager of Criminal Process and Specialty Dockets
Administrative Office of the Court, Portland
Consultants
Justice Deborah Cashman
Judge Jeffrey H. Moskowitz
Fernand LaRochelle, Esq.
Supreme Judicial Court Liaison
Associate Justice Julia M. Lipez
Legislative Consultants
T/B/D, Office of Policy & Legal Analysis, Augusta
Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Rep. Tavis Hasenfus (co-chair)
Senator Anne Beebe-Center (co-chair)