Criminal Justice System Flowchart

As a basic reference for the typical procedural stages in the criminal justice system, see this standard flowchart from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics. No need to study it in depth now; you can turn to it as a reference throughout the course for some clarity on procedural stages and events that you encounter in the cases and course materials.

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