College Record 2019-2020

CJS-309 Current Issues in the U.S. Judiciary

Examination of the issues currently facing the judiciary at the local, state, and federal levels in the U.S. criminal justice system. This course explores what, if any, effects that a changing democratic society has on the judiciary. Such issues as mandatory sentencing, term limits for appointed judges, and specialized courts (i.e. drug and veteran courts) may be areas of focus.

Credits

3

Offered

  • Occasional