NCJ Number
45212
Date Published
1978
Length
316 pages
Annotation
THE TEXT OUTLINES THE WAY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM PROCESSES A PERSON ACCUSED OF A CRIME; IT IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS, PRACTITIONERS, AND CITIZENS INTERESTED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
Abstract
THE EXAMINATION INCLUDES HOW THE POLICE DETERMINE IF A CRIME HAS BEEN COMMITTED AND HOW EVIDENCE IS COLLECTED AND PRESENTED, HOW THE COURTS DECIDE INNOCENCE OR GUILT, AND HOW THOSE CONVICTED ARE PROCESSED THROUGH THE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM. DOCUMENTED WITH SUPREME COURT CASES AND OTHER COURT DECISIONS, THE TEXT PROVIDES INFORMATION IN THE AREAS OF PROBABLE CAUSE, ARREST, CIVIL RIGHTS OF THE DEFENDER, THE POLICE PROCESS, REGULATORY AGENCIES, AND THE CORRECTIONAL PROCESS. A COMPLETE GLOSSARY OF 87 LEGAL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE TERMS IS INCLUDED. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED).