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Courtrooms are often lively places, and what occurs in them has a profound impact on the functioning of our democracy. The American Courts: A Procedural Approach, offers readers a thorough understanding of the United States court system by exploring the procedural aspects of the law. The rules of both criminal and civil procedure, how they are applied, and their influence on decision-making in the courts are thoroughly examined. This text is ideal for undergraduate and introductory graduate courses in criminal justice, legal studies, and government programs.
Key Features:
Covers the role, operations, and functions of the courts at all levels
Organized into five main sections: Courts in America, Courts at Work, Civil Law and Procedure in the Courts, Criminal Law and Procedure in the Courts, and The Changing of American Courts
Includes chapter “Sidebars” presenting case summaries, current issues, or provocative ideas that illustrate or demonstrate important topics discussed
Provides chapter summaries, discussion outlines, review questions, and suggested writing topics in every chapter.
Accompanied by an open access student companion website featuring:
an interactive glossary
interactive flashcards
crossword puzzles
relevant web links organized by chapter. These links can be used to research additional information on selected topics discussed in the text.
Contents
Chapter 1. American Justice
Chapter 2. The Law in Society
Chapter 3. The Courts and Their Operation
Chapter 4. Federal Courts
Chapter 5. State Courts
Chapter 6. Participants at Court
Chapter 7. Family Courts
Chapter 8. Juvenile Courts
Chapter 9. Substantive Civil Law
Chapter 10. Civil Procedure
Chapter 11. Substantive Criminal Law
Chapter 12. Criminal Procedure
Chapter 13. The American Courts Today and Tomorrow
Appendix A. Constitution of the United States
Appendix B. Excerpts from the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
Appendix C. Excerpts from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
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Author(s)
Jeffrey A. Jenkins, JD, EdD-Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, School of Justice Studies, Roger Williams University, Bristol, Rhode Island
Dr. Jeffrey Jenkins earned his law degree at the University of New Mexico School of Law, and his Doctorate in Educational Statistics and Measurement at Rutgers University. Dr. Jenkins also earned the M.A. in English Literature from the Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College. He practiced law in large and small firms for over a decade, and presently teaches courts, criminal law, research methods, and statistics in the School of Justice Studies at Roger Williams University. He also directs the graduate program in criminal justice.
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