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.