House Speaker Jay Lucas has appointed Rep. Chris Wooten of Lexington to an Equitable Justice System and Law Enforcement Reform Committee.

Wooten is a former law enforcement officer and local businessman.

The committee represents a bipartisan, diverse group of lawmakers to recommend reforms to improve our state’s justice system and law enforcement policies. Lucas said

Wooten and other members will examine:  

1.   Law Enforcement Officer Training, Tactics, Standards and Accountability

2.   Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform

3.   Criminal Process and Procedure Reform 

4.   Sentencing Reform