NCJ Number
10532
Date Published
1972
Length
80 pages
Annotation
FACETS OF THE ADJUDICATION PROCESS CONFRONTING DEFENDANTS IN MOST CRIMINAL CASES REACHING THE DISTRICT COURTS IN IOWA.
Abstract
THIS REPORT DEALS WITH SUCH ASPECTS OF THE SYSTEM AS ARREST AND INTERROGATION, PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION, AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND EXAMINES THE COURT SYSTEM, PROSECUTION, AND DEFENSE COUNSEL, AND PRESENTS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT. APPENDED MATERIAL INCLUDES DATA ON BUDGETS, SALARY ALLOCATIONS, EXPENDITURES, AND CASE DISPOSITION. ALSO INCLUDED ARE COURT AND JUDICIAL RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRES. SEE NCJ 10531 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE POLK COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.