The resolution proposes the reappointment of Mr. Jinwoo Park as the Executive Director of the Criminal Code Reform Commission for a three-year term, concluding on March 26, 2028. Mr. Park has been serving in this role since April 2022 and has played a significant part in the passage of the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, which received unanimous approval from the D.C. Council. His previous experience includes serving as a Senior Attorney Advisor for the Commission, where he drafted revised criminal statutes and conducted public opinion surveys regarding criminal offenses.
The resolution, introduced by Chairman Phil Mendelson, will take effect immediately upon adoption and mandates that a copy be transmitted to Mr. Park. The Criminal Code Reform Commission was established under the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Support Act of 2016, and Mr. Park's reappointment reflects the Council's confidence in his leadership and expertise in criminal law reform.