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Who We Are
The Colorado District Attorneys’ Council (CDAC) is a statewide organization that supports and represents the elected district attorneys for all 22 of Colorado’s judicial districts. The governing board meets regularly to discuss and engage in public policy solutions that keep our communities safe and respect the rights of all Coloradans.
what we do
CDAC promotes, fosters and encourages and effective administration of criminal justice in the state by providing:
- Training
- Legislative Services
- Legal Research
- Management Assistance
- Case Management and Data Tracking
- Sharing of Criminal Justice Information and other agencies
- Subject Matter Expertise and Special Programs
- Special Prosecution Assistance
Trainings
We provide specialized training and educational opportunities for nearly 30,000 prosecutors, law enforcement, and victim advocates across the state.
Advocacy
We discuss, develop and engage in public policy solutions that promote safe and healthy communities for all in Colorado.
Data Management
We foster a more effective and efficient criminal justice system in Colorado through the use of information technology.
ACTION
This comprehensive case management system provides prosecutors with an expansive database with information to consider in every aspect of a case.
Electronic Discovery
Providing evidence about a criminal case, eDiscovery increases the efficiency and accessibility of information for defendants and their attorneys.
Case Law Updates
What is a district Attorney?
A District Attorney (DA), also known as a prosecutor, is a public servant who serves as the chief prosecutor for their respective judicial district, made up of one or multiple counties in the state. DAs are locally elected every four years and are responsible for prosecuting crimes, ensuring equal justice under the law, promoting safety health and well-being in their community.
Local Programs
District Attorneys in Colorado are at the forefront in pursuing innovative improvements to the criminal justice system that enhance community safety and provide opportunities for rehabilitation and redemption. Whether through diversion, drug courts, juvenile programs, family justice centers, conviction integrity units or veterans courts.
Improving the system
With more than 120 years of legal experience, the CDAC Public Policy Team features some of Colorado’s premier experts in criminal justice issues who advocate for the shared interests of the state’s district attorney and the communities they serve.
Our work
We are dedicated to assisting and collaborating with all legislators to ensure that any bill introduced:
- Does not conflict with existing statutes and case law
- Avoids unintended consequences
- Protects the rights of both defendants and victims
- Meets Constitutional requirements
- Can be practically implemented by the courts
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Find my District Attorney
Don’t know who your district attorney is? Not sure what judicial district you’re in? Check out our interactive map to find what DA is representing your community and information on how you can reach out to their office.
Contact Info
Address
3600 S. Yosemite St., Suite 200, Denver, CO 80207
Email Us
info@cdac.state.co.us
Call Us
800-123-456
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Our Principles
Equal Justice
Justice is our job, not convictions. Serving the public interest, we actively pursue the truth and ensure that everyone receives equal treatment under the law.
Public Safety
The primary reason we do our work is to create safe communities where every person has the opportunity to thrive, meet their true potential and enjoy their freedom.
Community Health
We prioritize educating the public and engaging every person from every community in discussions about the criminal justice system in our state.
Honesty and Integrity
At the Capitol, in the news or out in the community, you can count on us to tell the full truth and remain faithful to the community values we all share.
Respect
Valuing humanity, we respect the inalienable dignity and rights of every individual in our state – including people who have caused harm in their community.
Accountability
We believe everyone's path to redemption or rehabilitation must include accepting responsibility for the harm they have caused.
Victims Rights
Recognizing that they are the most important person in any criminal case, we protect victims' rights and support their needs while they seek justice.
Responsible Reform
For over 40 years, we have spearheaded efforts to responsibly improve the criminal justice system without compromising community safety and health.
Community Engagement
We prioritize educating the public and engaging every person from every community in discussions about the criminal justice system in our state.
what we do
CDAC promotes, fosters and encourages and effective administration of criminal justice in the state by providing:
- Training
- Legislative Services
- Legal Research
- Management Assistance
- Case Management and Data Tracking
- Sharing of Criminal Justice Information and other agencies
- Subject Matter Expertise and Special Programs
- Special Prosecution Assistance
Cdac Policy team
With more than 120 years of legal experience, the CDAC Public Policy Team features some of Colorado’s premier experts in criminal justice issues who advocate for the shared interests of the state’s district attorney and the communities they serve.
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FAQs
Even with all of the information at your fingertips, it can still be challenging to gain a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice. Have questions? We have answers!
Victim Resources
If you are a victim of crime in Colorado, there are numerous support services and resources available to help you find safety, seek justice and heal from the physical, emotional and financial harm that you’ve experienced.
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Water Sports
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Ending Violence Against Women Program
EVAW offers training and technical assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, victim advocates, coordinated community councils and other multi-disciplinary response teams across the state
Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program
The TSRP program provides law enforcement and prosecutors with specialized, education, legal research and technical assistance around traffic safety and impaired driving
Ending Violence Against Women Program
EVAW offers training and technical assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, victim advocates, coordinated community councils and other multi-disciplinary response teams across the state
Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program
The TSRP program provides law enforcement and prosecutors with specialized, education, legal research and technical assistance around traffic safety and impaired driving
Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program
The TSRP program provides law enforcement and prosecutors with specialized, education, legal research and technical assistance around traffic safety and impaired driving
Ending Violence Against Women Program
EVAW offers training and technical assistance to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, victim advocates, coordinated community councils and other multi-disciplinary response teams across the state
Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program
The TSRP program provides law enforcement and prosecutors with specialized, education, legal research and technical assistance around traffic safety and impaired driving
Types of trainings
Case Law Updates
Analysis of the impact of U.S. Supreme Court and appellate decisions on legal interpretations and law enforcement.
Case Law Updates
CDAC Trainings
Upcoming Trainings
SFST Refresher
Topics include: Review of the three phases of DWI detection, SFST validation studies, and proper administration of SFSTs. Law enforcement will be required to successfully pass a proficiency examination. This course is not a substitute for the 24 hours SFST training. This training is open to Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and Other Traffic Safety Professionals.
FELONY DUI & CRASH FRAMEWORK
This training will cover the elements of a felony DUI including how to find qualified prior convictions, filing requirements, and preliminary hearing eligibility. This course is designed as a primer or refresher, covering the basics of crash investigations with some additional best practices. This will include how to properly secure a scene and special considerations for crashes involving loss of life or serious bodily injury. This course is not a crash reconstruction course. This training is open to law enforcement, prosecutors, DA investigators, and other traffic safety personnel.
Training Calendar
Domestic Violence Response and Investigation
Free training presented by the EVAW Project of CDAC for Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Victim Advocates and Allied Professionals
Domestic Violence Response and Investigation
Free training presented by the EVAW Project of CDAC for Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Victim Advocates and Allied Professionals
FEB 2024
Montrose, CO
CVs in a DUI Case – Larimer County Sheriff’s Office
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Upcoming TRAININGS
CDAC provides specialized training and educational opportunities for nearly 30,000 prosecutors, law enforcement, and victim advocates across the state.
FEB 2024
Montrose, CO
Domestic Violence Response and Investigation
Free training presented by the EVAW Project of CDAC for Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Victim Advocates and Allied Professionals. Topics will include, strangulation, DV Dynamics, Predominant Aggressor Analysis, Trauma Informed Practices, Interviewing, Post Sentence Offender Treatment.
FEB 2024
Larimer County Sheriff’s Office
CVs in a DUI Case
Qualification as an expert in court requires a clear and organized CV. Attendees will learn why a curriculum vitae (CV) is critical to impaired and intoxicated driving litigation, what must be included to be qualified as an expert, formatting suggestions, and ideas on how to maintain a good CV once developed.
Domestic Violence Response and Investigation
Free training presented by the EVAW Project of CDAC for Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Victim Advocates and Allied Professionals. Topics will include, strangulation, DV Dynamics, Predominant Aggressor Analysis, Trauma Informed Practices, Interviewing, Post Sentence Offender Treatment.
Case Law Updates
Analysis of the impact of U.S. Supreme Court and appellate decisions on legal interpretations and law enforcement.
CDAC Conference
An annual three-day gathering held in September featuring keynote speakers and expert presenters from around the state.
Courtroom Experience
Interactive and simulated training that aids in preparing law enforcement officers for testifying in a courtroom.
Domestic Violence
Skill-building activities that teach victim-offender dynamics, investigation strategies and report-writing.
Felony Proseuctions
Preparation and skill-development for the effective, successful and appropriate prosecution of felony cases.
Impaired Driving
Training of prosecutors and law enforcement for effective navigation of the unique challenges in DUI cases.
Legislative Updates
Analysis of the impact of new criminal justice legislation on prosecution and law enforcement.
Major Cases
Advanced training for district attorneys that examines their role in major cases from investigation through trial.
Search and Seizure
Education on the implications of the 4th Amendment's prohibition of unreasonable searches and seizures.
Sexual Assault
Multi-disciplinary training on sex assault response, forensic exams, Title IX investigations and offender sentencing
Traffic Safety
Training for prosecutors and law enforcement on crash reconstruction and common issues regarding road safety.
Sexual Assault
Week-long course preparing new prosecutors to achieve justice, act with integrity and protect the community.
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CDAC Trainings
Case Law Updates
Analysis of the impact of U.S. Supreme Court and appellate decisions on legal interpretations and law enforcement.
CDAC Conference
An annual three-day gathering held in September featuring keynote speakers and expert presenters from around the state.
Courtroom Experience
Interactive and simulated training that aids in preparing law enforcement officers for testifying in a courtroom.
Social Media
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Help & Support
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Case Law Updates
Analysis of the impact of U.S. Supreme Court and appellate decisions on legal interpretations and law enforcement.
CDAC Conference
An annual three-day gathering held in September featuring keynote speakers and expert presenters from around the state.
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what we do
CDAC promotes, fosters and encourages and effective administration of criminal justice in the state by providing:
- Training
- Legislative Services
- Legal Research
- Management Assistance
- Case Management and Data Tracking
- Sharing of Criminal Justice Information and other agencies
- Subject Matter Expertise and Special Programs
- Special Prosecution Assistance
Mission Statement
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We are cdac
The Colorado District Attorneys’ Council is a statewide organization that supports and represents the district attorneys for all 22 of Colorado’s judicial districts.
Our Mission
The Colorado District Attorneys’ Council promotes, fosters, and encourages an effective administration of criminal justice in our state through training of personnel, legislative drafting and liaison, legal research, management assistance, case tracking, and dissemination of data to other criminal justice agencies.
Cdac Policy team
With more than 120 years of legal experience, the CDAC Public Policy Team features some of Colorado’s premier experts in criminal justice issues who advocate for the shared interests of the state’s district attorney and the communities they serve.
Executive Director
Since November 2010, Tom Raynes has served as Executive Director for the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council (CDAC). Prior to accepting the position, Raynes spent four years as Colorado’s Deputy Attorney General from 2007-2010 and served as the elected District Attorney for Colorado’s 7th Judicial District – covering Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties.
Born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Raynes received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado in 1989. After earning his doctorate in law from Lewis & Clark College in 1993, he spent the next eight years working in private practice in Fort Collins and Gunnison. Raynes was appointed by Governor Bill Owens to fill a vacancy as District Attorney in the 7th Judicial District in 2002 before being elected to the position in November 2004.
Deputy Executive Director
Since joining CDAC as Deputy Executive Director in 2013, Arnold Hanuman has managed critical negotiations across diverse stakeholder groups to promote safer and healthy communities across the state. A leading expert in criminal justice legislation, Arnold provides statewide trainings, serves on statewide task forces, improves public policy and has earned deep respect on both sides of the aisle.
Legislative Liaison and Policy Analyst
Timothy Lane has been a part of the CDAC Policy Team since May 2016 after serving over 14 years as a Deputy District Attorney in Colorado’s 1st Judicial District (Gilpin, Jefferson). Recognized for his objective legal analysis and knowledge of constitutional law, he provides policy consultation and statewide training on legislative updates, mental health competency, at-risk populations and bond reform.
Sexual Assault Resource Prosecutor
Jessica Dotter joined the CDAC team in March of 2021 as Sexual Assault Resource Prosecutor after serving over eight years in the DA offices for the 20th (Boulder) and 4th (El Paso, Teller) judicial districts – six of which were spent prosecuting special victims cases. Jessica utilizes her experience and expertise to analyze legislation and advocate for effective sexual assault policy in Colorado.
Cdac Policy team
With more than 120 years of legal experience, the CDAC Public Policy Team features some of Colorado’s premier experts in criminal justice issues who advocate for the shared interests of the state’s district attorney and the communities they serve.
what we do
CDAC promotes, fosters and encourages and effective administration of criminal justice in the state by providing:
- Training
- Legislative Services
- Legal Research
- Management Assistance
- Case Management and Data Tracking
- Sharing of Criminal Justice Information and other agencies
- Subject Matter Expertise and Special Programs
- Special Prosecution Assistance
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We provide centralized prosecution-related services to the district attorneys of Colorado including training of personnel, legislative drafting and liaison, legal research, management assistance, case tracking data and safeguarding, dissemination of data to other criminal justice agencies, and other special programs.
We are your das
The Colorado District Attorneys’ Council promotes, fosters, and encourages an effective administration of criminal justice in our state through training of personnel, legislative drafting and liaison, legal research, management assistance, case tracking, and dissemination of data to other criminal justice agencies.
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The Colorado District Attorneys’ Council promotes, fosters, and encourages an effective administration of criminal justice in our state through training of personnel, legislative drafting and liaison, legal research, management assistance, case tracking, and dissemination of data to other criminal justice agencies.
a better system
We provide centralized prosecution-related services to the district attorneys of Colorado including training of personnel, legislative drafting and liaison, legal research, management assistance, case tracking data and safeguarding, dissemination of data to other criminal justice agencies, and other special programs.
We are your das
The Colorado District Attorneys’ Council promotes, fosters, and encourages an effective administration of criminal justice in our state through training of personnel, legislative drafting and liaison, legal research, management assistance, case tracking, and dissemination of data to other criminal justice agencies.
Colorado District Attorneys' Council
Supporting and Representing Colorado’s Prosecutors
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Upcoming TRAININGS
CDAC provides specialized training and educational opportunities for nearly 30,000 prosecutors, law enforcement, and victim advocates across the state.
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Our Mission
The Colorado District Attorneys’ Council promotes, fosters, and encourages an effective administration of criminal justice in our state through training of personnel, legislative drafting and liaison, legal research, management assistance, case tracking, and dissemination of data to other criminal justice agencies.
Equal Justice
Justice is our job, not convictions. Serving the public interest, we actively pursue the truth and ensure that everyone receives equal treatment under the law.
Community Health
Public safety might be our top goal, but we recognize that no community can be safe without the services and resources that create healthy environments for everyone.
Public Safety
The primary reason we do our work is to create safe communities where every person has the opportunity to thrive, meet their true potential and enjoy their freedom.
Equal Justice
Justice is our job, not convictions. Serving the public interest, we actively pursue the truth and ensure that everyone receives equal treatment under the law.
Community Health
Public safety might be our top goal, but we recognize that no community can be safe without the services and resources that create healthy environments for everyone.
Public Safety
The primary reason we do our work is to create safe communities where every person has the opportunity to thrive, meet their true potential and enjoy their freedom.
Our Principles
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Our Core Values
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Equal Justice
Justice is our job, not convictions. Serving the public interest, we actively pursue the truth and ensure that everyone receives equal treatment under the law.
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Case Law Updates