Professional Development

In light of recent legislative changes to the juvenile code, it’s crucial for prosecutors and law enforcement to be equipped with the necessary skills to deal with juvenile offenders efficiently. The implementation of “Raise the Age” has significantly altered the process of handling a juvenile caseload, and this three-day course is designed to assist prosecutors and allied professionals in comprehending the mechanics and complexities of juvenile delinquency court.

This one-day training will cover an array of common challenges in domestic violence cases and give tips to improve the process of holding abusers accountable. The training will include investigations, report writing and documentation, assessing lethality, tracking repeat offenders, and evidence-based prosecutions.

This NCCDA and NC State Crime Lab collaboration, two-day course will address forensic DNA policy and practice in sexual assault investigations to help professionals plan for success from evidence collection to presentation of the evidence in court.

The intern orientation will explore the role of the Office of the District Attorney, including victim rights and the core value of seeking justice. This workshop is tailored to your role as a legal or legal support intern and will share statewide resources and opportunities to help you succeed. Please join us to embark on a journey of learning, collaboration, and growth.

All paid interns and legal interns receiving course credit are invited to attend.

The NC District Attorneys Association (NCDAA) meeting is a statewide training program devoted exclusively for prosecutors to provide 12 hours of continuing legal education credit, typically including 2 hours of Ethics,1 hour of Technology,1 hour of Professional Wellbeing, and 8 hours of General credit. The NCDAA calls upon the collective skills of the State’s top criminal law experts, guest speakers, experienced prosecutors, and others with the required depth of knowledge to provide a comprehensive continuing legal education program.

Impaired driving detection and investigation has three phases, and if any of them fall short, the case will as well. However, checking off the three phases does not mean the work is complete. This class will provide practical methods for officers, including investigation and documentation, to ensure they always present the best case possible.