2025 Virtual Citizen Prosecutor Academy
Via Microsoft Teams Meeting
The Citizen Prosecutor Academy (CPA) gives residents an inside look at the judicial process and the role of the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. Participants will learn how cases are prosecuted as well as how the staff works to offer diversion programs to help rehabilitate offenders and reduce the recidivism rate.
During this free, virtual 12-week course, individuals will hear from veteran prosecutors and investigators from various divisions at the DA's office, as well as other law enforcement personnel. Due to the mature nature of the content, participants must be at least 18 years of age.
The application period for the 2025 session has closed.
Tentative Program Schedule:
Class will meet every Wednesday evening from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Must attend at least 9 sessions to graduate
- Week 1, Sept. 3: Intake/Grand Jury Division
- Week 2, Sept. 10: Misdemeanor Division & Vehicular Crimes
- Week 3, Sept. 17: Investigations & Felony Trial Division
- Week 4, Sept. 24: Virtual Jail Tour + Mental Health & Restorative Justice
- Week 5, Oct. 1: Financial Crimes, Checks & Elder Abuse
- Week 6, Oct. 8: Public Integrity Unit & Civil Division
- Week 7, Oct. 15: Juvenile Division & Crimes Against Children
- Week 8, Oct. 22: Sex Assault & Human Trafficking
- Week 9, Oct. 29: Animal Cruelty & Family Violence
- Week 10, Nov. 5: Organized Crime & Gang Unit
- Week 11, Nov. 12: Appellate Division & Conviction Integrity Unit
- Week 12, Nov. 19: Cold Case Unit & Graduation
For more information about this program, please email claire.crouch@dallascounty.org.
** Comprehensive criminal background checks will be performed on every CPA applicant. **
