CRIM 131 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Adversarial System, Guilty Crown, Mental Disorder
21 Oct 2016
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Chapter 2- structure and processes of criminal justice. Criminology- the scientific study of crime and criminal behaviour. Criminal justice- the study of social control and the agencies. Criminal justice system- all the agencies, organizations, and personnel that are involved in the prevention of, and response to, crime and to persons charged with criminal offences and persons convicted of crimes. Crime control model- giving criminal justice agencies such as police and prosecutors the unfettered power to apprehend and prosecute offenders. Due process model- protecting citizens from the potential abuses of that power. Task environment- the cultural, geographic, and community setting in which the criminal justice system operates and justice personnel make decisions. Constitution act- the legislation setting out the division of responsibilities between the federal and provincial or territorial governments. Criminal code- federal legislation that sets out criminal laws, procedures for prosecuting federal offences, and sentences and procedures for the administration of justice.
