CDAA tracks between 200 and 400 bills per year, as well as criminal justice items on state budget. The Legislation Committee is charged with developing CDAA’s legislative advocacy program by determining CDAA’s legislative priorities and selecting bills to sponsor, as well as adopting positions on pending legislation. The committee is comprised of approximately 35 prosecutors with a range of expertise.

CDAA’s mission is to promote justice while enhancing prosecutorial excellence.   Listservs What’s New Committees Autobrief 20 Case Law Summaries and AG Opinions The Inquisitive Prosecutor Guides 2015 Prosecutors Directory Prosecutors Encyclopedia Jury Instructions Expert Witness Project Articles of Interest for…

The California District Attorneys Association has been providing legal publications to prosecutors, law enforcement, and other allied administration-of-justice professionals for more than 30 years. Today, with the assistance of grant funds and invaluable volunteers, CDAA’s Publications Department produces topical periodicals, specialized newsletters, trial practice manuals, monographs, and handbooks. To purchase publications from the CDAA Store, click here….

CDAA offers training programs in a variety of formats: Live and in-person, distance learning, virtual seminars, Master Academy classes, and Wednesday Webinars.

The primary role of the District Attorney is to protect the community he or she is elected to serve. District Attorneys represent the public and endeavor to improve public safety by prosecuting those who threaten the well-being of the community and its citizens by breaking the law. Ultimately, a DA strives to improve the community he or she represents by making it a better place to live for everyone. The District Attorney’s functions include: Protecting the…