CRIM 385 Contemporary Legal Issues in the Criminal Justice System

(3-0-3) This course will explore the nature, functions, limitations and objectives of law, criminal courts, the grand jury and petit jury, family law and civil liability for police and correctional officers. This course will also cover the impact of the United States Constitution and its amendments on the criminal justice system. Included are the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th and 14th Amendments as they affect the accused, the convicted and the employees working in the criminal justice system.