Examines the court system, including procedures from incident of arrest to final disposition. The stages of a criminal trial are examined in depth. Reviews the authority of law enforcement officials to arrest and/or detain a subject. Constitutional, federal, state, and civil laws as they apply to this criminal process are presented. Victims' rights are examined. Prerequisite: Admission to Criminal Justice-Studies program 105045 or Corrections & Community Advocacy program 105047; Corequisite: English Composition 1 10801136 or Intro to College Writing 10831103