CJUS 213 - The Criminal Court System

Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4

The course provides an examination of the criminal court system and criminal process with an analysis of the major judicial decision-makers, i.e. prosecution and defense attorneys, judges, and courtroom work groups. Special attention is focused on the empowerment given the judiciary from original through appellate jurisdictional levels. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the complexities associated with various judicial functions.