Discuss the theories or justifications for punishment recognized by academic research or the Supreme court and recent changes in the governing death penalty, particularly for juveniles and defendants with mental disabilities.

Discuss why and how “Victim Impact Statements” (VIS) have been developed, arguments against their use of them, and what Supreme Court cases have set out the law and procedure for the use of VIS

Explain the history and importance of the Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel in criminal law and procedure and major problems in the application of the Sixth Amendment Right to Counsel with respect to defendants with mental disabilities and how this problem has been addressed by the Court.

Administration—CJ 6622 Seminar in Administration of Justice

Explain how the three-justice components (police, courts, and corrections) constitute a true system or how they are described as a process?

Discuss the evolution and features of organizational theory and how this theory applies to the criminal justice system in the United States.