Membership
2008 membership dues are $40. 

Membership benefits include:
*  Access to a network of investigators via the on-line Membership Directory.
*  Receive discounts on training conference and seminars.
*  Receive the DIAlog, our association newsletter.
*  Right to attend Board meetings and General membership meetings.
*  Active members may vote in Board elections.
*  Active members may run for and hold elected offices.
*  Associate members may attend meetings and other functions but not hold office or vote.

Active members are:
* Any California Public Defender Investigator or Investigator Trainee.
* Any Federal Public Defender Investigator or Investigator Trainee.

Associate Members are:
* Private Investigators whose principle practice is Criminal Defense Investigations.
* Public Defender Investigators and employees employed by agencies outside the State of California.
* Criminal defense lawyers, paralegals, and Investigative Assistants.

Membership Dues:
Membership dues are annual.  Membership runs from January 1st to December 31st.  Dues are $40.00 for both Active and Associate Membership. Membership fees are nonrefundable. No returns accepted.