Midland Judge is honored to be chair of Michigan juvenile justice committee

Midland County Judge Dorene Allen said she is honored to represent law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies as chair of the Michigan Committee on Juvenile Justice. Allen, 57, said there is a process to be on the committee that involves nominations, application processes with the governor's officer and being appointed to a position. The 15-member committee will advise on juvenile issues throughout the state. Brandon Shire, 22, of Midland, was appointed to the committee after Allen nominated him. Shire went through the juvenile justice system from Allen's courtroom. It was required that all nominees had been part of a juvenile justice program.

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