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About Us

The mission of the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) is to promote justice by enhancing prosecutorial excellence. To that end, CDAA is THE source of continuing legal education and legislative advocacy for its membership. In addition to offering seminars, publications, and extensive online tools, CDAA serves as a forum for the exchange of information and innovation in the criminal justice field. 

Legislation

CDAA staff tracks between 200 and 400 bills per year. This is in addition to the work done related to the annual adoption of the state budget.Legislation Committee is charged with developing CDAA’s legislative advocacy program. This committee determines CDAA’s legislative priorities by selecting bills to sponsor and adopting positions on pending legislation. The committee is comprised of approximately 35 ranging expertise, and meets at both CDAA annual conferences…

Prosecutor Resources

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…

Publications

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….

 

Training & Events

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

Role of the DA

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…

About Us

The mission of the California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) is to promote justice by enhancing prosecutorial excellence. To that end, CDAA is THE source of continuing legal education and legislative advocacy for its membership. In addition to offering seminars, publications, and extensive online tools, CDAA serves as a forum for the exchange of information and innovation in the criminal justice field.

Publications

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.

Training and Events

CDAA offers many live training seminars, distance learning, and webinars for prosecutors and law enforcement. 

2023 Legislative Digest 

The 2023 Legislative Digest is now available. Click HERE for CDAA's annual summary of legislation affecting prosecutors that will go into effect on January 1, 2024.

 

Swim Again: Surviving Domestic Violence

Domestic violence victims are often hidden behind closed doors. The California District Attorneys Association supports victims and wants to shine a light on the issues of why—who are the victims? Who are the perpetrators? What resources are available? And what can prosecutors, law enforcement, and communities do to help open the doors?

CDAA has created a documentary-style training film project that address the impact of domestic violence on individuals, families, and society as a whole.