NCJ Number
212351
Date Published
August 2006
Length
329 pages
Publication Series
Annotation
This report presents detailed comparative data by State trial and appellate courts in the United States.
Abstract
Presents detailed comparative data by State trial and appellate courts in the United States. Topics covered include: the number of courts and judges; process for judicial selection; governance of court systems, including judicial funding, administration, staffing, and procedures; jury qualifications and verdict rules; and processing and sentencing procedures for criminal cases. Diagrams of court structure summarize the key features of each State's court organization.
Date Published: August 1, 2006
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