Collin County District Attorney’s Citizen Prosecutor Academy
September 6, 2007 to November 8, 2007

The inaugural class graduated in the fall of 2004 and due to the success of the program our next academy, Class VII, will begin September 6, 2007 and end on November 8, 2007. 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 a criminal background check before you can be considered for acceptance to the academy. Once you are accepted, your class will meet on Thursday nights 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 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. Join this class and be the FIRST to experience the academy in the NEW COLLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE. You can find out more about us on our website, www.collincountyda.com 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: Christy Murphy
Collin County District Attorney
2100 Bloomdale Road, Suite 20004
McKinney, TX 75071
Or call 972-548-4337

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