2024 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 11-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.
Application period now closed. Please check back for future sessions.
Program schedule:
Class will meet every Wednesday evening from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Must attend at least 9 sessions to graduate
- Week 1, Sept. 4: Intake/Grand Jury Division
- Week 2, Sept. 11: Misdemeanor Division & Vehicular Crimes
- Week 3, Sept. 18: Virtual Jail Tour, Mental Health & Restorative Justice
- Week 4, Sept. 25: Investigations Division & Public Integrity
- Week 5, Oct. 2: Financial Crimes, Checks & Elder Abuse
- Week 6, Oct. 9: Juvenile Division & Crimes Against Children
- Week 7, Oct. 16: Civil Division & Sex Assault
- Week 8, Oct. 23: Animal Cruelty & Family Violence
- Week 9, Oct. 30: Organized Crime & Gangs
- Week 10, Nov. 6: Appellate & Conviction Integrity
- Week 11, Nov. 13: Homicide & Graduation
For more information about this program, please email claire.crouch@dallascounty.org.
** Comprehensive criminal background checks will be performed on every CPA applicant. **
