How the Criminal Justice System Works in the United States

 Law Enforcement

 The Court System

[Explain how law enforcement functions. Answer the following questions:

· What are the different law-enforcement agencies at different levels?

· What are the jurisdictions of different levels of law enforcement?

· How do law-enforcement officers apply discretion?]

[Explain how the court systems function. Answer the following questions:

· What are the different court systems in the United States?

· What are the jurisdictions of the different court systems in the United States?

· How might a case progress through the courts? Include different possibilities—for example, plea bargain, adjudication, appeals.]

[Explain how the corrections system functions. Answer the following questions:

· How do different operating methods of corrections systems in the United States function? Address the following operating methods:

· Public vs. private

· Local, state, federal

· What are the jurisdictions of the different corrections systems in the United States?

· How can professionals in corrections apply discretion?]

[Explain how the three components of the criminal justice system use technology to promote transparency with the public.]