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Semester: Fall 2026
Credit Hours: 3.0
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Fall 2026
Credit
3.0

This course studies the American criminal court system and its relationship with law enforcement and corrections. Focusing on the adult criminal court system, topics include the dynamics of the court system, the pivotal role the court plays in the criminal justice system, and the court's relationship with the juvenile justice system. Processing of criminal court cases, courtroom work groups, judicial discretion, and plea negotiation will be emphasized.

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Course Location

Online

Instruction occurs exclusively online, through the Canvas learning management system, for the duration of the course. Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous manner, which means that students learn from instruction, such as prerecorded video lessons and assigned learning tasks, that is not delivered in-person or in real-time.

Russo, Jeanne Available Soon
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