State Attorney Bill Gladson offers a Citizens’ Prosecutor Academy to members of the public who have an interest in learning more about who we are and what we do. The Academy provides citizens a look at the criminal justice system from the perspective of a prosecutor. Participants hear directly from attorneys, judges and subject matter experts on several topics including the criminal justice system, the jury trial process, forensics, crimes against children, homicide investigations, and problem-solving courts, among others.

Due to the sensitive nature of some topics in this series, applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Class size is typically limited to 60 people, unless the hosting facility can accommodate additional attendees. Classes are free of cost to citizens of Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties. No recording devices allowed.

For more information about the Citizens Prosecutor Academy, or to get a list of upcoming course dates, call (352)671-5800 or email community@sao5.org.

Upcoming Sessions

The Citizens’ Prosecutor Academy will be returning in the fall of 2024. Our Citrus County academy will be held at the Homosassa Library, 4100 S. Grandmarch Ave., Homosassa, FL 34446 for a 6-week session. This group will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 10 am-12 pm beginning August 28, 2024, and concluding October 2, 2024.  

If you would like to apply for the upcoming sessions, please complete the application available below. For any questions or concerns, email community@sao5.org.