District Attorney's Citizens Academy

This free, four-week academy will be held on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., September 30th to October 23rd, 2025 at the Justice Center in Fort Collins, CO. If you have ever been curious about how the justice system works in our community, or if you are interested in how our office approaches things like substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, and more, then this is the class for you.

Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how charging decisions are made, the teamwork required to build and prosecute cases, the considerations involved in plea negotiations, the support and services provided to crime victims, the Critical Incident Response Team process, and alternatives to incarceration programs, such as diversion and restorative justice initiatives.

This year's Citizens Academy will take place on the following dates. Participants must attend all classes.

• Tuesday, September 30th| 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, October 2nd| 6-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 7th| 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, October 9th| 6-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 14th| 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, October 16th| 6-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 21st| 6-8 p.m.
• Thursday, October 23rd| 6-8 p.m.

Applications are due by Friday, August 29th. Applications may be completed online at https://bit.ly/45R52XK