Full Description
Taking a practical approach, AMERICAN CRIMINAL COURTS covers the entire criminal courts system in a manner which is understandable to students studying criminal justice, government, public administration and other judicially related topics. It includes a descriptive analysis of local, state, federal, and international courts and discusses the jurisdiction, processes and jurisprudence of each court. Law in Action boxes address emerging trends such as political pressure, language barriers, security in the courtroom and special courts. The book also explains the roles played by the judges in each type of court as it pertains to judicial selection, judicial decision making, and judicial review.
Contents
1. Introductory Overview2. Judicial Power3. Judicial Process4. Federal Courts5. State and Commonwealth Courts6. Courtroom Work Groups7. Extraordinary Writs8. International Courts and Tribunals9. Controlling Courtroom Conduct10. Drug Courts11. Trends and Directions in the Courts
