Collin County District Attorney’s Citizens Prosecutor Academy, Class VIII
September 18, 2008 to November 20, 2008

It’s that time again. The Citizens Prosecutor Academy will start up it’s Fall 2008 class, from September 18th through November 20th. The classes will be Thursday nights from 6:45 to 9:15. We are accepting applications now, so send yours in ASAP. For more information, visit www.collincountyda.com.

Deadline for Application is September 4th.

Once you are accepted to attend the Citizens Prosecutor Academy, your class will meet on Thursday nights 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 an intoxilyzer (alcohol 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 when to seek the death penalty.

Interested? Class size is limited, and the selection process is intensive, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as you can.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Amanda Allen, the project coordinator, at 972.548.4323, or via email at amallen@co.collin.tx.us.

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