Prison Board
Prison Board
Left to Right: Christian Leinbach (Commissioner), Judge Scott Lash, Michael Rivera (Commissioner), Joe Rudderow (Controller), John Adams (District Attorney), Dante Santoni, Jr. (Commissioner), and Acting Sheriff Mandy Miller (Not Pictured)
Chairman: Judge Scott Lash
Vice Chairman: Michael Rivera, Commissioner
Secretary: Dante Santoni, Commissioner
Solicitor: Christine Sadler, Solicitor
Members: Christian Leinbach, Commissioner; Dante Santoni, Jr., Commissioner; Joe Rudderow, Controller; John Adams, District Attorney, and Acting Sheriff Mandy Miller.
Meetings: The second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 AM
Location: Online Meeting (check the Online Meetings page for the next meeting/location)
Some Prison Board meetings are held on-site at the Berks County Jail. Members of the public who wish to attend a meeting at the Jail should report to the Jail lobby and check in with the lobby officer at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
What Is The Prison Board?
The Prison Board is responsible for the safe-keeping, discipline, and employment of prisoners, and the government and management of the institution.
Why is there a Prison Board?
The Prison Board is in effect, in compliance with Pennsylvania Title 61 Pa. C.S.A. Below is an excerpt of this regulation:
1731. Establishment
(a) General rule. —
(1) In counties of the third, fourth and fifth class, the persons now holding the following offices and their successors in each county of the third, fourth or fifth class shall compose a board to be known as the board of inspectors of the jail or county prison.
(2) The following persons shall be members of the board:
(i) The president judge of the court of common pleas or a judge designated by him.
(ii) The district attorney.
(iii) The sheriff.
(iv) The controller.
(v) The county commissioners.