On Thursday, Feb. 20, take part in an opportunity to have a personal inside look at the nation’s third-largest prosecutorial agency and learn about the criminal justice process, how cases are charged, and more.
Join us on a captivating journey through the criminal justice system at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO) Citizens Academy. Gain a profound understanding of the MCAO's pivotal role with immersive presentations and hands-on experiences. Delve into the case review process, engage in a stimulating mock case evaluation, and explore the world of victim services. This event offers an eye-opening look at the workings of justice.
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) Citizens Academy one-day program of presentations and activities is designed to educate members of the public about the unique role the MCAO plays in the criminal justice system.
Participants will hear from prosecutors and subject matter experts during a series of presentations that provide an insider’s view of the nation’s third largest prosecutorial office.
At the award-winning MCAO Citizens Academy you will:
- Gain a better understanding of MCAO's role in the criminal justice system
- Learn how a case is submitted, reviewed, and charged
- Participate in a mock case review and decide how to charge a felony
- Learn about victim services and MCAO’s critical incident review
Lunch is provided by MCAO.
Special policy requirements:
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable event, MCAO requires all participants to undergo a brief background screening.
- On LLL's registration confirmation email to all trip registrants there is a link to the DocuSign-based MCAO Citizens Academy Background Check Form.
- The form must be completed and submitted not later than January 26. Instructions for completing the form are also linked in the confirmation email.
- Failure to submit the MCAO Background Check form by the January 26 deadline will prohibit the registrant's trip participation and the trip fee will not be refunded.
- Registrants are required to agree to this requirement prior to completing the registration process.
Registration limited to two (2) per event, for each LLL user account.
WAITLIST: If an event has sold out, be sure add your name to the waitlist by registering for the event.
EVENT DATE/TIME: Thursday, Feb. 20, 8:45 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
COST: $30 - Includes bus, lunch and all gratuities
MAXIMUM: 55
