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What are the three main components of the U.S. Criminal Justice System?
What is the responsibility of law enforcement in the U.S. Criminal Justice System?
Enforcement of laws and maintaining civil order.
What is the role of the court system?
Interpretation of laws.
What is the responsibility of corrections in the Criminal Justice System?
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Give examples of municipal or local law enforcement agencies in Florida.
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Provide examples of county law enforcement agencies in Florida.
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Name some state law enforcement agencies in Florida.
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What are some federal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Criminal Justice System?
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Describe the structure of the U.S. and Florida court systems.
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What is the role of a judge in the courtroom?
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Match the following court personnel with their roles:
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What are the primary components of the U.S. corrections system?
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Study Notes
Structure of the Criminal Justice System
- The U.S. Criminal Justice System consists of three main components: Law Enforcement, Court System, and Corrections.
- Law Enforcement maintains civil order and enforces laws, while the Court System interprets laws, and Corrections administers punishments as decided by the courts.
Law Enforcement Agencies in Florida
- Local law enforcement includes Police Departments tasked with enforcing laws in specific jurisdictions, such as cities, universities, and transit systems.
- Public Safety Departments in some Florida municipalities provide combined services, including policing, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS).
- Sheriff's Offices serve as county law enforcement agencies throughout Florida.
State Law Enforcement Agencies
- Key state law enforcement agencies in Florida include:
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
- Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (AgLaw)
- State Fire Marshal and Division of Insurance Fraud (DFS)
- Florida Office of the Attorney General
Federal Law Enforcement Agencies
- Notable federal law enforcement agencies include:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
- U.S. Marshals Service
- U.S. Secret Service
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- U.S. Coast Guard
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
- U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Court System Structure in Florida and the U.S.
- Florida's court system comprises:
- County Courts: 67 courts with limited jurisdiction.
- Circuit Courts: 20 courts handling various legal matters.
- District Courts of Appeal (DCA): 5 courts that handle most appeals from circuit courts.
- Florida Supreme Court: The state's highest court with seven justices appointed by the Governor.
- The federal court system includes United States District Courts for trial cases, Courts of Appeal for reviewing lower court decisions, and the U.S. Supreme Court as the highest authority.
Key Personnel in the Court System
- Judge: Oversees courtroom proceedings and legal questions.
- Prosecutor: Files formal charges against defendants in criminal cases.
- Defense Attorney: Represents defendants during trials.
- Clerk of the Court: Maintains official records and court files.
- Court Administrator: Manages court facilities and schedules.
- Jury: Citizens responsible for establishing facts in a trial.
- Bailiff: Court deputy ensuring courtroom security.
- Court Reporter: Documents court proceedings.
Components of the Corrections System
- The U.S. corrections system includes:
- County and Municipal Holding Facilities for temporary detainees.
- County Jails for housing offenders awaiting trial or serving short sentences.
- Juvenile Assessment/Detention Centers for handling youth offenders.
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Explore the three main components of the U.S. Criminal Justice System through this flashcard quiz. Learn about the roles of law enforcement, the court system, and corrections, as well as their interrelationships. Perfect for students studying criminal justice fundamentals.
