2023-2024 Catalog

LEG 420 U.S. Courts

Prerequisite

CRJ 220

This course examines the American judicial system to include federal, state and local courts. The professional courtroom work group, nonprofessional courtroom participants, the trial process and challenges to the trial process are described. The activities of lawyers, judges and related occupations and professions are reviewed. An overview of the juvenile court system is included.