COR 255 - Legal Issues in Corrections

Institution:

Wayne County Community College District

Subject:

Description:

PrerequisiteCOR 200 This course is an overview of the major legal issues, trends and the political and social dimensions of convictions. An analysis of constitutional law, courts decisions, current legislation of the federal and state law affecting prisons and the judicial proceedings. Examines a forum for the legal rights of prisoners and the responsibilities of the legal system and the adjudication of juveniles and the alternatives to incarceration. Course needed to satisfy the requirements to become a State of Michigan Corrections Officer.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcccd.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 496-2600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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