September 29, 2022 3:50 a.m.

Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman has been appointed to the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission.

Freeman was nominated, testified at a Senate confirmation hearing and was confirmed by the Oregon Senate last week. His term began on Wednesday and will run through February 17, 2024.

A County government release said according to the Oregon CJC website, “The mission of the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission is to improve the legitimacy, efficiency and effectiveness of state and local criminal justice systems”.

The release said the work of the commission includes policy development, planning and legislation for critical public safety programs all across Oregon. These responsibilities will increase as the Oregon State Legislature prepares to convene for the 2023 legislative session. This work will be in addition to and in concert with the work Freeman does as a Douglas County Commissioner.