Institute of Social ControlSummarize how the criminal justice system

responds to crime

Define the termsworksheet

Criminal Justice System50,000- Agencies/National/State/Local

Criminal Justice System works under Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction- politically defined geographical area

Response to Criminal JusticePolice-usually called when reported or

discoveredWitness statements, crime scene evidence

sufficient enough to close caseSuccessful Investigation=arrest- detaining or

seizing a person by lawful authority Booking- administrative recording of arrest (Name,

charge, fingerprints)

Response to Criminal JusticeCourts- prosecutor will decide whether or not

they have a caseCharging Documents

Complaint- offense is committed by a person or described Misdemeanor- light charge- year or less Ordinance Violation- violation in city or town

Information- outlines evidence of charges Felony- 12 months or more Arrest Warrant- written order for police arrest

Response to Criminal JusticePretrial

Defendant- person accusedInitial Appearance- told charges and rightsSummary trial- immediate trial usually for a

misdeamenorBail- monetary guarantee that suspect will

show up for courtPreliminary Hearing- pretrial of a felony-

Judge decides if their is probable cause

Response to Criminal JusticePretrial

Grand Jury- group of citizens that investigate charges at the preliminary hearing

Arraignment- hear infor or indict and allow pleaPlea Bargain- agree to plea guilty and agree

upon chargesTrial- Bench Trial- trial with judge no juryCorrections- Presentence Investigation- help

judge decide sentence-(fine, probation, prision, death)

Response to Criminal JusticeAppeal

Legal Grounds- defect jury, admission of evidence

Const. Grounds- illegal search and seizures, improper warrant

Remand- return case to trialAffirm- let stand

Parole- release from prison without full sentence served, decision made by the parole board