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Interested in writing for the premiere publication for prosecutors? View our editorial calendar below.

NDAA also accepts articles on other topics of interest to our membership. Contact Kiona D. Gaines at kdgaines@ndaajustice.org to suggest a subject matter.

January 2027

Material Deadline: December 4, 2026

Feature: NDAA Legislative Priorities & Prosecutor Advocacy

Other topics:
Communications & PIO Resources
Victim Advocacy & Resources
Prosecutor, Law Enforcement + Judge Safety & Resources

April 2027

Material Deadline: March 5, 2027

Feature: Therapy/Comfort Dog Programs in DA Offices (Wellbeing)

Other topics:
Commercial Driver's License Resources
Prosecutor Diversion Programs
Use of Technology in Investigations

July 2027

Material Deadline: June 4, 2027

Feature: Annual Conference Theme TBD

Other topics:
Prosecutor Recruitment & Retention Resources
Trial Advocacy Resources
Internet Safety Awareness & Resources

October 2027

Material Deadline: September 3, 2027

Feature: Use of Trauma-Informed Practices in Prosecution 

Other topics:
Elder Abuse Resources & Prevention
Retail Crime Resources & Prevention
Human Trafficking Resources & Prevention

Cover Image

The Prosecutor traditionally uses images of historic courthouses for its cover, but accepts other cover photo suggestions as well. We welcome submissions from communities across the country.

Views expressed in the articles in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the National District Attorneys Association.

Current Edition

In the July issue

Synthetic Cannabinoids: The Drug Your Defendants Are Taking in Jail
By Stuart T. Welch

Chatrie v. United States: Another Supreme Court Attempt to Reconcile Fourth Amendment Privacy Rights with Technology in the Digital Age
By Chris Netniss

Geofence Warrants: Mapping the Technology, Constitutionality, and Implications for Prosecutors (Intern Edition)
By Carter K. Gleason

Previous Editions

2026
January 2026 (Volume 60 / Number 1)
April 2026 (Volume 60 / Number 2) 
July 2026 (Volume 60 / Number 3)

2025
January 2025 (Volume 59 / Number 1)
April 2025 (Volume 59 / Number 2)
July 2025 (Volume 59 / Number 3)
October 2025 (Volume 59 / Number 4)

2024
January 2024 (Volume 58 / Number 1)
April 2024 (Volume 58 / Number 2)
July 2024 (Volume 58 / Number 3)
October 2024 (Volume 58 / Number 4)

2023
January 2023 (Volume 57 / Number 1)
April 2023 (Volume 57 / Number 2)
July 2023 (Volume 57 / Number 3)
October 2023 (Volume 57 / Number 4)

The Prosecutor is published as a member benefit. Members can access previous magazines here after logging in.