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.