CRJ 1820 - Legal Issues in Corrections

Institution:

Oakland Community College

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Description:

Equivalent to PLS 1820 (2003-2004) Prerequisites: CRJ 1010, CRJ 1060 The student will define the constitutional law that relates to search and seizure and warrants. The course will describe the difference between federal and state constitutions. The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment will be defined. The entire path of the criminal process will be traced from arrest to the appeal process. The U.S. and State court systems will be described. Various court cases involving corrections and prisoners' rights will be identified. Section 42, 1983, of the U.S. Civil Rights Code will also be discussed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oaklandcc.edu

Phone Number:

(248) 341-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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