ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE. 2D ED.

• NCJ Number: 13410
• Author(s): P B WESTON; K M WELLS
• Date Published: 1973
• Length: 312 pages
• Sale Source: Prentice Hall
• Publication Type: Overview Text
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

OVERVIEW OF THE OPERATIONS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, COURTS, AND CORRECTIONS, BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE, FROM ARREST TO FINAL DISPOSITION.

Abstract

THE STUDY PINPOINTS THE SIX BASIC AREAS - POLICE, PROSECUTOR, COURTS, PROBATION, PAROLE, AND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS - THAT ENCOMPASS THE ENTIRE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. RECENT COURT DECISIONS AND AMENDED PENAL CODE PROVISIONS ILLUSTRATE THE DYNAMIC LEGAL PROCEDURES WE HAVE IN THIS COUNTRY. A SELECTED ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY IS APPENDED. CALIFORNIA CASES, LAWS, AND PROCEDURES ARE EMPHASIZED.