CJSA 1313 - Court Systems and Practices

3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.

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The judiciary in the criminal justice system; structure of the American court system; prosecution; right to counsel; pre-trial release; grand juries; adjudication process; types and rules of evidence, sentencing.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Describe the American judiciary system and its structure; identify the roles of judicial officers; identify the trial processes from pre-trial to sentencing; and interpret the role of evidence.