Courthouse Justice
 

CHAPTER 5 WRAP UP

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After reading the assigned material, prepare a chapter wrap up that includes the subjects below. Your wrap up should be 2-3 pages. (550+ words) Type you response in the text box below or prepare your response with your word processor and copy and paste to the box below. Do not submit by printed document or by email.

1) Describe the duties of the three types of court managers. What are the sources for conflict between these managers? Provide examples.

 2) List the members of and explain the dynamics of the courtroom workgroup. Provide examples.

 3) Discuss the law on the books and the law in action approaches to court delay. Provide examples.

 4) Explain the importance of discretion in the criminal justice system and its relation to the courtroom workgroup. Provide examples.

 5) In general, "justice delayed is justice denied." Explain the meaning of this phrase and how it affects defendants and the courtroom workgroup. Is delay always harmful to the interest of everyone involved? What steps have courts and legislatures taken to control the problem of delay? Have these steps been effective? Provide examples.

 

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