LLL returns to Maracopa County Attorney's Office Citizens Academy
Registration will open in September
Some of the rave reviews from LLL's 2025 trip:
- One of the best LLL events I have attended. Packed with information, Q&A, and real life examples and events. It was awesome the event was kicked off by Rachel Mitchell and she took many questions from the group. She did not shy away from any question.
- Very well organized, liked the presentation by hands on highly qualified professionals with very good video power point slides to support each speaker providing real life case studies. Good hand outs and exhibits.
- Wowza! This was the best LLL trip I’ve attended. So interesting to learn about our county and how they prosecute crimes. Excellent presentations and a great insight to our judicial system.
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 after registration:
- 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 October 12. Instructions for completing the form are also linked in the confirmation email.
- Failure to submit the MCAO Background Check form by the October 10 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.