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Dec 14, 2025
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University General Course Catalog 2021-2022 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.
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JS 623 - Handling Capital Cases (2 units)
Techniques for instituting and maintaining high-quality court management of capital cases; addresses the demands and judicial responsibilities unique to capital cases.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Units of Lecture: 2
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. summarize the trends in recent U.S. Supreme Court capital cases.
2. manage a capital case more effectively.
3. manage pre-trial and trial issues in a capital case.
4. demonstrate ability to ensure that a jury has been properly “death qualified” through voir dire.
5. properly manage and define the role of the media to ensure accurate and fair information is given to the public.
6. apply practical techniques to effectively communicate and manage mentally ill defendants in court proceedings.
7. conduct the penalty phase of a capital case.
8. effectively handle post-conviction claims.
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