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Jan 13, 2025
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JS 611 - Special Court Jurisdiction–Advanced (4 units)
Comprehensive introduction to the judicial system, roles of the judge, recent developments (legal, managerial, technological) in trials and the judiciary as a specialized institution.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Lecture: 4
Offered: Every Fall
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the role and responsibilities of a judge.
2. recognize the evolving role of the judge as a change agent in the community.
3. apply a practical approach to Fourth Amendment issues and use approved guidelines for issuing search warrants.
4. conduct criminal hearings and trials in compliance with constitutional and statutory standards.
5. recognize various ethical concerns which may arise in the courtroom, and learn how to effectively manage those issues.
6. communicate effectively in the courtroom .
7. determine appropriate sentencing alternatives for specific offenses and offenders.
8. recognize and utilize the psychological profiles of criminal personalities in sentencing.
9. manage the courtroom and individual cases efficiently and comfortably, including cases involving pro se litigants.
10. mitigate potential trial disruptions and utilize effective courtroom control measures.
11. improve litigant, attorney and public confidence in the courts by using proper case, calendar and trial management techniques..
12. improve writing skills.
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