NOMINEE REQUIRING SENATE CONFIRMATION
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENT BACKGROUND SUMMARY
NOMINEE: Julio A. Ramirez
POSITION: Psychologist, Psychiatric Security Review Board
REPLACING: Lorna Cheifetz
APPOINTING GOVERNOR: Janet Napolitano
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: January 12, 2007
TERM ENDS: January 16, 2011
FUNCTION OF THE psychiatric security review board:
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 13-3994, the Psychiatric Security Review Board (“Board”) reviews the cases of persons who are committed to the Arizona State Hospital because they are found “Guilty Except Insane” and the court finds that the criminal act the person committed caused death or serious physical injury of or the threat of death or serious physical injury to another person. After a person is placed under the jurisdiction of the Board, it may conduct release hearings no earlier than 120 days after placement to determine whether the person may be released, conditionally released or must remain in a secure state mental health facility.
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION:
Pursuant to A.R.S.§ 31-501, the Board shall consist of: one licensed psychiatrist experienced in the criminal justice system and not contracted to or employed by this state; one licensed psychologist experienced in the criminal justice system not otherwise contracted to or employed by this state; one person experienced in parole, community supervision or probation procedures and who is not a psychiatrist or psychologist experienced in the criminal justice system; one public member who is not a psychiatrist or psychologist experienced in the criminal justice system or who is not experienced in parole, community supervision or probation; and one person who is either a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist who is experienced in the criminal justice system and not contracted to or employed by this state. Members of the Board serve staggered four-year terms.
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP AND TERM EXPIRATIONS:
Members Position Term Expiration
Thomas Crumbley Psychiatrist 1/16/11
*Julio A. Ramirez Psychologist 1/16/11
Carol Kline Olson Psychiatrist 1/18/10
*H. Reed Cox Public Member 6/30/08
Kendall Rhyne Member Experienced in Parole 6/30/08
*subject to confirmation
SALARY OR OTHER COMPENSATION:
Board members are eligible to receive compensation at a rate not to exceed $30 for each day engaged in the service of the Board.
BUDGET AND FTES:
Budget: $75,800
FTE(s): 1
NOMINEE’S QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Ph. D., Clinical Psychology, Graduate School of Psychology Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA. (2000).
M.A., Psychology, Graduate School of Psychology Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA (1997).
M. Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, CA (1986).
B.A., San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA (1981).
Employment:
Private Practice, Psychologist, JR. Forensic & Clinical Psychology Services (4/05-present).
Private Practice, Psychologist, Forensic Counseling and Evaluations (1/04-1/05).
Staff Psychologist III, Arizona Community Protection and Treatment Center, Sex Offender Treatment and Evaluation (11/00-12/04).
Psychology Intern, Arizona State Hospital and Phoenix Indian Medical Center (9/99-9/00).
Psychology Technician, Veterans Administration, Los Angeles OPC, Homeless-Dual Diagnosis Program (9/95-9/99).
Other Qualifications:
American Psychological Association.
Arizona Psychological Association.
Governing Council: Social Issues Representative.
Forensic Committee: Ethnic and Minority Affairs Committee.
National Latino Psychological Association.
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers.
Association for Family and Conciliation Courts.
Presbytery of Grand Canyon Presbyterian Church (USA).
Judiciary Committee
April 2, 2007