CRJ 104 Study Guide - Final Guide: Third Enforcement Act, Appeal, Extenuating Circumstances
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Cops, courts, corrections: within corrections: contain, control, correct (rehabilitation, basically) Bail surety provided by a defendant to guarantee their return to court to answer to criminal charges. Cash, secured/unsecured bail bond, signature or own recognizance. Jail short-term (<1-year sentence: community alternatives. Probation, incarceration, fine, community service: prison longer confinement. Minimum, low, medium, high security, and correctional complexes. Adjudication legal resolution of a dispute by judge or jury: arrest to sentencing. Initial appearance (within 72 hours) (bail could be offered) Grand jury (plea bargaining could be offered) Those not released wait in jail: diversionary courts. Juvenile court, drug court, mental health court, etc. Crime control model vs. due process model: due process model criminal defendants should be presumed innocent, courts must protect suspects" rights, and there must be some limits placed on police powers. Due process no deprivation of life, liberty, or property to any person without going through court (14th amendment) Views criminal justice systems as an obstacle course.
