Training Unit

Under the supervision of the Deputy District Attorney for Administration and Training, an intensive "new attorney training" class is offered once each year for approximately ten weeks. All assistant district attorneys who have begun employment with the office in the proceeding year are required to complete the class. Topics include office policy and procedures, ethics and professionalism, pre-trial

motions, plea negotiations and recommendations, trial preparation, and prosecutorial essentials such as jury selection, opening statements, direct and cross examinations of witnesses, and closing arguments. The class concludes with a mock jury selection and team trial.

In addition, other specialized training is provided including updates on state law, guest speakers from agencies such as the Board of Pardons and Paroles who may advise trial attorneys on current policy, classes in computerized legal research, specialized training for particular types of crimes or trials and workshops on Sensitivity and Cultural Diversity.