For Immediate Release: April 26, 2012
Contact: Casimir Spencer
Public Information Officer
Direct: 720.874.8556
Email:
cspencer@da18.state.co.us
District Attorney Carol Chambers
Announces the 5th Annual DA Citizen's Academy
Centennial CO. - 18th Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers is
pleased to announce the 5th Annual DA Citizen's Academy. This free
eight-week academy provides an in-depth understanding of the legal
system and the various functions of the 18th Judicial District
Attorney's Office.
It covers the complex and varied roles of the District Attorney's
Office, the functioning of many specialized programs in our judicial
system and the criminal proceedings from the time of arrest to post
conviction actions.
Participants will also gain insight on resources available to victims
from the District Attorney's Office. This course is recommended for
any citizen who would like an in-depth understanding of the basics of
the law and practical proceedings of the 18th Judicial District
Attorney's Office.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older and must complete an
application and pass a criminal background check to attend. There are
only 45 spaces available and spaces fill-up fast, so sign up today!
WHEN: Wednesdays from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
June 6-August 1, 2012
(No class July 4th)
WHERE: Office of the District Attorney
6450 S. Revere Parkway
Centennial, CO 80111
If you are interested in attending this academy, please go to
www.da18.org to download the application. All
citizen participants must complete an application and pass a criminal
background check.
Mail the completed application to Paula Bonell, Office of the District
Attorney, 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80111; email the
application to
pbonell@da18.state.co.us;
or fax the application to 720-874-8690. To request an application by
phone please call 720-874-8596. Once the academy is full, applicants
will be placed on a waiting list.
One participant from last year's academy wrote in their course evaluation:
"Thank you for offering this DA's Citizen's Academy. I have shared
some of the things I have learned with neighbors. I also attended the
Greenwood Village Police Academy and the Englewood Police Academy in
past years. This is a perfect follow - up to find out what happens
after officers' make arrests."
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The 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office serves Arapahoe, Douglas,
Elbert and Lincoln counties.
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