Initial Committee consisted of 15 volunteer members who were officially appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. More volunteers have subsequently joined the Committee. The Committee consists of representatives from the following: State Attorney; City of Stuart; School Board; Treatment Representative; Circuit Court Judge; Public Defender; Sheriff's Department; Sheriff's Department (jail); Martin County Commission; Town of Sewall's Point; Town of Jupiter Island; Clerk of the Court; two private citizens; and one youth member (non-voting)