1. History of the Court System

2. Give Quiz 6 Collect first set of case analyses Remember must be submitted electronically as well

3. How to evaluate law enforcement Issues of police corruption Issues of police and use of force Article on civil forfeiture

4. I. Courts in the past and present II. Courts in New York State III. Prosecutors IV. Judges V. Defense Counsel VI. Courtroom Work Group

5.  Role of attorneys  Juries

6.  New York has one of the most complex judicial systems of any state  Types of courts in all counties ◦ County Supreme Court ◦ County Court ◦ Family Court ◦ Surrogates Court

7.  Role of Prosecutors  How are they chosen?  How should they be chosen and why?

8.  Role of Judges  How are they chosen?  How should they be chosen and why?

9.  Role of Defense Counsel  How are they chosen?  Onondaga County  What are the problems in the way that defense attorneys are provided?

10.  What is the courtroom work group?  Why is the concept important?  What impact does it have on the criminal justice system?

11.  Begin unit on prosecution and trials