procedure (law)

An introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the judicial branch of the United States government and explains how the judicial branch affects the lives of individual Americans.

Learn about the roles of state, local, and federal courts ininterpreting laws, deciding cases, and bringing justice to the American people.Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research,an index, and an introduction to the author.

Discusses the judicial system, including its history, members, responsibilities, and role in the U.S. government.

Examines the history and operation of the judicial branch of the United States government, discussing the responsibilities and powers of the chief justices of the Supreme Court.

Explains elements of the justice system including the kinds of courts; the roles of attorneys, judges, and jurors; pretrial arraignments; preliminary hearings; and trials.

Explains elements of the judicial process including civil and criminal court trials, the roles of judges and juries, degrees of criminality, and ways in which restitution can be enforced.

Provides an overview of courts and trial processes, looks at issues and controversies related to courts and trials, and includes a chronology of significant events and legislation, biographies of activists and legislators, a directory of organizations and agencies, and other references.