CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM Learning Domain 2

CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED RIGHTS __________: First 10 Amendments to the Constitution ratified December 1791 L/E power: 1. “power to arrest” 2. “power to use ___________________” Comes from the will and consent of the people L/E bound to protect rights & freedoms of all individuals

AMENDMENTS FIRST AMENDMENT Freedom of Religion Freedom of _________ Freedom of the Press Freedom of Assembly Right to petition government for a redress of grievances

AMENDMENTS FOURTH AMENDMENT Freedom from ___________ searches and seizures However, does not give absolute right to privacy nor prohibit all searches

AMENDMENTS FIFTH AMENDMENT Right to be told of charges at the time of arrest Freedom from being tried twice for the same crime (double jeopardy-protection against 2nd prosecution after acquittal or conviction) Freedom from self-incrimination _____________________________

AMENDMENTS SIXTH AMENDMENT Right to a speedy & public trial Right to be informed of accusations against them Right to a public trial by an impartial jury Right to confront accusers/witnesses ___________________ Right to subpoena witnesses for your defense

AMENDMENTS EIGHTH AMENDMENT Freedom from excessive bail & fines Freedom from cruel & ____________ ____________

AMENDMENTS Fourteenth Amendment-1868 Right to due process before being deprived of life, liberty or __________ Can not deny __________ to any person Right to equal protection of the law

COMPONENTS OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM LAW ENFORCEMENT JUDICIAL/COURTS CORRECTIONS

COMPONENTS & PRIMARY GOALS Guarantee Due Process Prevent Crime Protection of Life and Property Apprehend Offenders Enforce The Law Dispense Equal Justice Assure _______________

LAW ENFORCEMENT COMPONENT OBJECTIVES Protect Life and Property _________________ Maintain order Enforce the law Arrest violators of the law Assure Victim’s rights

LOCAL L/E POSITIONS Municipal police Sheriff’s Depts. (coroner/marshal) School Districts Airport police Port Authority Housing police DA investigators, _______________

STATE AGENCIES Dept of Justice Office of the Attorney General-Maintains law and order Division of Law Enforcement-________ ________________ POST-Establishes minimum selection and training standards for peace officers

STATE AGENCIES California Highway Patrol Provides for the safety of motorists on California highways Department of Motor Vehicles Registers motor vehicles _____________________ Enforces financial responsibility laws

FEDERAL AGENCIES FEDERAL BUREAU of INVESTIGATIONS (FBI) Investigates crimes involving Federal Law DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINSTRATION (DEA) Enforces Federal Laws & Investigates crimes involving illegal drugs & narcotics U.S. MARSHALL SERVICE Protects the ____________ & ensures the effective operation of the Federal Judicial System

FEDERAL AGENCIES IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION SERVICE (INS) Enforces immigration and naturalization laws ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & FIREARMS DIVISION (ATF) Investigates crimes involving Federal alcohol, tobacco and firearms laws. ________________ Provides protective services Investigates crimes involving counterfeiting money and checks.

FEDERAL AGENCIES U.S. Postal Service Handles all aspects of mail delivery Maintains the postal inspection service __________________ Investigates and enforces the law for specific branches of the military service

JUDICIAL COMPONENT OBJECTIVES Provide due process Render fair judgments Dispense just punishments Assure victim’s rights POSITIONS ___________ Prosecuting & defense attorneys

TRIAL COURT RESPONSIBILITIES SUPERIOR COURTS- LOWER COURTS Have original jurisdiction in all civil cases Hear cases involving infractions, misdemeanors & felonies Conduct arraignments and preliminary hearings in all cases Handle all ______________

APPELLATE COURTS-Higher Courts DISTRICT COURTS OF APPEAL Handles all appeals from superior courts except those where a death sentence has been assessed STATE SUPREME COURT Has discretionary appellate jurisdiction to cases pending or decided by lower district courts or appellate courts Resolves conflicts between courts of appeal

ORGANIZATION & POSITIONS Judges-including referees, commissioners & pro-tems Prosecuting Attorneys Defense Attorneys

JUDICIAL PROCESS-CRIMINAL CASES ARREST ARRAIGNMENT RIGHT TO BAIL PRELIMINARY HEARING INDICTMENT TRIAL SENTENCING _______________

CORRECTIONS OBJECTIVES Confine/supervise inmates at correctional facilities Rehabilitate prisoners Supervise individuals on probation and parole Assure victim’s rights RESPONSIBILITIES YACA-Youth & Adult Correctional Agency CDCR-BOPT (Board of Prison Terms) = 21 & older CYC-YOPB (Youthful Offender Parole Board) = ______________ Local agencies