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The Courts
Justice (Module I link)
Functions and Structure of American Courts
Adversarial Process
Where lawyers represent clients' best interests
Inquisitorial Process
Judge takes active role in investigating case
STRUCTURE
Limited Jurisdiction
General Jurisdiction
Appellate Courts
Dual Court System
Judges
Elected
Selected
Merit Based
Roles
Adjudicator
Negotiator
Administrator
Federal, State & Local
FUNCTION
Justice
Policy Making
Based on English Courts
POLITICS AND PROSECUTION
Federal Cases
Prosecuted by U.S. Attorneys
State Level
Prosecuted by State Attorney Generals
Local Level
Prosecuted by county prosecutors
Roles of Prosecutor
Can offer plea bargains
Bail
Elected official
House Counsel for the Police
Trial Counsel for the Police
DISCRETION
PROCESSES
Accusatory
Investigation & Arrest
Initial Appearance
Preliminary Hearing
Arraignment
PreTrial
Trial
Sentencing
Indeterminate
Judge Discretion
Minimum v. Maximum
Determinate
Felony v. Misdemeanor
Mandatory
Appeal
Counsel
Right to Counsel for Ingidents
Trials
Jury Trial
Evidence based
Grand Jury
Indictment
Fairness in Juries
Racial Disparities
Voire Dire
Defense Attorneys
Punishment
Incarceration
Probation
Death
Fuman v. Georgia
Gregg v. Georgia
McKleskey v. Kemp
Racial Disparity
Crime Control Model
