FALL 2017 DA’s CITIZENS ACADEMY AGENDA

It is with a great deal of enthusiasm that the Orleans District Attorney’s Office extends the invitation to our community to join us for the 7th Annual DA’s Citizens Academy, Sept. 12-October 31, 2017.

Together we will learn about the Criminal Justice System and the role of the prosecutor for the Parish of Orleans State of Louisiana. This Academy was created to educate the public on all subjects within the criminal justice system.  Knowledge is a powerful ally to fight crime if you are a victim, witness or one chosen for a jury. This is our mission and we take it seriously.

DA Leon Cannizzaro offers his Citizens Academy at no charge to the community. Crimestoppers assists with funding for a delicious light meal each week. Class is limited to 35-40 and is held in the Grand Jury Room of the District Attorney’s Office, 619 South White Street, NOLA  70119. Registration is required by email to Anne Zoller Kiefer, akiefer@orleansda.com or calling 504-571-293.

All are encouraged to enter into open discussions with DA Leon Cannizzaro and his senior staff. Real case studies are brought to life and discussed so when case law is applied it is understood. You become the jury as each week and are asked to evaluate what is presented.

Attorneys attending our DA’s Academy will receive Continuing Legal Education Credits. Two credit hours are earned for attending each of the first seven classes for a total of fourteen CLE hours. The only request we have for attorneys is that they attend five of the seven classes for the CLE credit. The last class has no credit but because it is Graduation.  

ith hope for a safer New Orleans…it begins with each of us.

Tuesday, 9/12           
Week 1     Welcome and Introduction     DA Leon Cannizzaro 
Tuesday, 9/19           
Week 2     Screening…Where it Begins.   Appeals…Where it Ends.
Tuesday, 9/26           
Week 3     Investigations in the DA’s Office /  Building a Rape Case
Tuesday, 10/3          
 Week 4     Prosecuting a Homicide
Tuesday, 10/10         
Week 5     Gang Violence 
Wednesday, 10/18   
 Week 6     Social Services: Victim/Witness Assistance, Adult/Juvenile 
Diversion and Domestic Violence Counseling
Tuesday, 10/24          
Week 7    Juvenile Crime/Child Support Enforcement/Office Finance
Tuesday, 10/31          
Week 8    Closing with the all the Chiefs: DA Leon Cannizzaro, OPDA, NOPD, FBI, US ATTY, CORONER                                                                                                   Certificates, Food and Photos!)