CJ 331 - Judicial Process

Semester Hour(s): 3
Semester(s) Offered: Spring odd years
An examination of the development and functions of the judicial system in the United States and the role of courts in the policy process. Topics include theories of law and jurisprudence, the structure of the judiciary, civil and criminal procedures, judicial selection and decision-making and the impact of courts on the legislative and executive branches. Crosslisted with PO 331