New Citizens Academy - Application Period Now Open

This free, four-week academy will be held on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., March 29th to April 21st, 2022.

Each of the eight classes explores the role of various departments within the office. The academy will give citizens an in-depth look at what happens from the time someone is arrested all the way through trial and sentencing.

Limited spaces are available. Preference will be given to applicants who live in the Eighth Judicial District (Larimer and Jackson Counties). 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.

To apply, complete the following DA Academy Application

The deadline for applications is March 11, 2022. Once the academy is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Attendees will be notified of their acceptance into the academy no later than March 18th, 2022.

We are Interested in your Feedback

The Office of the District Attorney for the Eighth Judicial District is pleased to announce our involvement in the national Prosecutorial Performance Indicators (PPI) initiate. This project will provide both internal and external-facing data that provides information to the public concerning our processes and outcomes in order to measure performance towards three goals: Capacity and Efficiency, Community Safety and Well-being, and Fairness and Justice.  

See our Press Release on this Data-Driven Transparency Initiative 

Please fill out our Data & Transparency Survey to let us know your thoughts 

Request a Speaker

The District Attorney's Office welcomes the opportunity to speak at community meetings on topics such as the role of the prosecutor, identity theft, elder fraud, juvenile responsibilities and rights or other topics you may have interest. If your service club, school classroom, church group or scout troop is interested in scheduling a speaker, please contact Jodi Lacey at (970) 498-7206.

Larimer County Gun Safety Coalition 

We believe every resident has shared ownership of our community’s safety. We also believe in empowering people to make the best decisions for themselves and their families through access to fact-based, safety-focused information. See more info: Juvenile Gun Safety

2021 End of Year Statement

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