18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler is pleased to announce the dates for the 18th Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler is pleased to announce the dates for the 2017 Fall Citizens Academy.
This free, seven-week academy will be held on consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sept. 20 – Nov. 1, 2017. It will take place in the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Arapahoe County office located at 6450 S. Revere Parkway in Centennial.
District Attorney George Brauchler talks to participants in the Citizens Academy
Each class will explore the role of various members of the office in different parts of the criminal justice system. The academy will give students an in-depth look at what happens on a case between the time of arrest and post-conviction.
In addition, attendees will get to explore the different functions of the specialized units within the District Attorney’s Office, including but not limited to the Special Victims Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, Cold Case Unit, Crime Scene Investigations, County Court and Juvenile Justice. Students also will have the chance to learn the intricacies of a jury trial.
Limited spaces are available. Preference will be given to applicants who live in the 18th Judicial District and are first-time attendees. Participants must be at least 18 years old, complete an application and pass a criminal background check to be considered for attendance. Members of the media are welcome to apply.
The link to the application can be found on the website at: http://www.da18.org/DAsOffice/Community/CitizenAcademy.aspx
The deadline for applications is Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.
Please submit your application one of the following ways:
• Via mail: Office of the District Attorney, c/o Mayra Navarro, 6450 S. Revere Parkway, Centennial, CO 80111
• Via email: mnavarro@da18.state.co.us
• Via fax: 720-874-8790
Once the academy is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Attendees will be notified of their acceptance in the academy no later than Sept. 6, 2017.
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