Citizen Prosecutor Academy

“It’s that time again. The Citizens Prosecutor Academy will start up again this fall from September 18^th through November 20^th. The classes will be Thursday nights from 6:45 to 9:15. We are accepting applications now, so send yours in ASAP.

Deadline for Application: September 4^th.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Amanda Allen, the project coordinator.

972.548.4323
amallen@co.collin.tx.us”

Class VIII
Fall 2008
September 18th - November 20th

There is an exciting new avenue for discovery, involvement and leadership available to residents and employees of Collin County:  the Collin County District Attorney’s Citizen Prosecutor Academy.  New classes will be held in the spring and fall of each year. 

Each class will consist of about 35 persons from around Collin County.  There is an application process and, of course, a criminal background check involved before you can be considered for acceptance to the Academy.  Once you are accepted, your class will meet one night each week (on Thursdays) from 6:45pm-9:15pm for ten weeks.  Experts from various divisions within the DA’s Office and other law enforcement agencies will conduct the classes and presentations.  You will learn how criminal cases are handled from intake/grand jury through trial to appeal.  You will hear from the Medical Examiner, see a presentation from a local narcotics unit, learn how the intoxilyzer (breath test instrument) works, visit the Child Advocacy Center, and gain a behind-the-scenes understanding of real-world prosecution and law enforcement, including how the District Attorney decides whether and under what circumstance to seek the death penalty in a capital case.

Interested? Class size is limited, and the selection process is intensive, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as you can.  Deadline for Application is September 4^th. Join this class and be the FIRST to experience the academy in the NEW COLLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE. and when you are ready, you can download an application form, fill it out and fax it to us at (972)548-4388, or mail to:

Citizen Prosecutor Academy
Attn:  Amanda Allen
Project Coordinator
Collin County District Attorney's Office
2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 20004
McKinney, TX  75071
Or call  972-548-4323

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