Competency

In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency:

Explain the processes and procedures used in courts

Scenario
You are a Community Outreach Coordinator for your local chapter of the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA). A recent study found that people in your area are often unsure of court processes, procedures, and outcomes. As a result, they often are not able to make informed decisions at this critical time in their lives. Using this published research, you have applied for and been awarded a small grant to create community outreach materials to educate the public about court processes.

Directions
The community outreach materials you create should show your knowledge of the following criteria. A template and other possible presentation formats are included in the Supporting Materials section.

Describe how a defendant moves through the criminal justice system from arrest to sentencing. In 150 words, address movement from one step of the process to the next for each of the following:
Arrest
Arraignment
Pretrial hearing
Bail
Trial
Verdict
Sentencing
Appeal

Describe alternative processes and their impact on the criminal court system. In 150 words, address each of the following:
Plea bargains
Restorative justice principles

Describe the function of juries in the trial process. In 150 words, address each of the following:
Civil cases
a)How is this type of jury selected?
b)What is the responsibility of this type of jury?

Criminal cases
a)How is this type of jury selected?
b)What is the responsibility of this type of jury?