Questions and Answers
What are the three components of the criminal justice system?
What is the goal of the police?
Crime prevention
What is the goal of the courts?
Rendering fair judgement
What is the goal of corrections?
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What is the police component made up of?
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What is the court component made up of?
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What is the correction component made up of?
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Which courts make up the state court system?
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What does corrections at a state level include?
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Study Notes
Components of the Criminal Justice System
- The criminal justice system comprises three main components: police, courts, and corrections.
Police
- The primary goal of police is crime prevention.
- Police agencies operate at various levels: federal, state, parish, and municipal law enforcement agencies.
Courts
- Courts aim to render fair judgment in legal matters.
- The court component includes different judicial systems: federal, state, and municipal.
Corrections
- Corrections focus on rehabilitation of offenders.
- The correction component consists of various institutions, including:
- US Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
- Louisiana State Department of Corrections (DOC)
- Parish jails and district facilities
- City jails and lock-ups
State Courts
- The state court system comprises multiple tiers, including:
- State Supreme Court
- Appellate courts
- District courts
- Municipal courts
- City courts
- Mayor's courts
- Justice of the peace courts
- Family and juvenile courts
- Parish courts
Corrections at the State Level
- At the state level, corrections involve the Louisiana Department of Corrections (LA DOC), as well as parish jails and city lock-ups.
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Explore the fundamental components of the criminal justice system including police, courts, and corrections. This quiz covers key definitions and goals associated with each component, such as crime prevention and rehabilitation. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of justice system functions.
