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CJ 250 Courts and the Judicial Process (3)
An introduction to the role and function of the American court system, examining the history of the judicial system and exploring current issues facing it. Students will be able to identify New York and New Jersey State Courts and Federal Courts; the duties and responsibilities of the County Judge, the District Court Judge, the U.S. Attorney, the County Attorney, the Clerk Magistrate, and the Federal Court and Appellate Court Judges; identify the steps of a case through the system and describe the parts of a trial; and define and ascertain the purpose of pretrial procedures and jury and bench trials. Additionally, students review court decisions and conduct observations in our local system.
