CJS 320 - Civil and Criminal Procedure in the US Courts

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

ELECTIVE COURSES

Description:

This course examines the history, traditions, philosophy and ethicaldilemmas underlying the courts in the United States justice system.Students will be introduced to: the origins and developments of theUnited States courts; the issues of subject matter and geographicjurisdiction of the state and federal courts, the dynamics of thecourthouse workgroups consisting of attorneys, judges, and litigants;and the processes related to the prosecution of criminal and civil casesin federal and state courts.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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