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Reading Assignment for Section 1.4
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 1.4: The Criminal Justice Process.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you’ll become familiar with key terms related to criminal case processing. You’ll learn about the legal requirements for a lawful arrest, the tasks involved in the booking process, and the different types of charging documents. Additionally, you’ll explore the purpose of an initial appearance, the roles of the preliminary hearing and grand jury, and the tasks involved in an arraignment.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 1.4
- SLO 1: Define the vocabulary related to criminal case processing.
- SLO 2: Explain the basic legal requirements for a lawful arrest.
- SLO 3: Describe the tasks involved in the booking process.
- SLO 4: Describe the two major types of charging documents.
- SLO 5: Describe the purpose of an initial appearance.
- SLO 6: Describe the role of the preliminary hearing and the grand jury.
- SLO 7: Describe the tasks involved in an arraignment.
First Edition Slide Presentations
For the Classroom: INTRO-Section-1-4-presentation
For Printing: INTRO-Section-1-4-print
Present from the web:
Download a Printable Vocabulary Study Guide [PDF]: Intro_Section_1.4
Study Flashcards for this vocabulary on Cram.com.
Lecture Notes
Section 1.4: The Criminal Justice Process [Opens a shared Google Doc. You can highlight, copy, and paste into your word processor for printing]
Last Updated: 07/15/2024