CRM 303 - The Criminal Justice System

Institution:

SUNY College at Cortland

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Description:

Introduction to structure, operation and politics of criminal justice system (CJS). Basic operational details of CJS, including roles played by police, prosecutors, defense attorney, judges, and community. Political dimension to definition of crime, race and sex bias in CJS, and contemporary problems in application of capital punishment. Examination of white-collar crime as it relates to economics and criminal law. Also listed as POL 303. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.) Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years Additional frequency code descriptions can be found in the Terminology Guide.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cortland.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 753-2011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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