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Download or read book The American Courts written by Jeffrey Jenkins and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2011-04-21 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Courtrooms are often lively places, and what occurs in them has a profound impact on the functioning of our democracy. The American Courts – A Procedural Approach offers readers a thorough understanding of the United States court system by exploring the procedural aspects of the law. The rules of both criminal and civil procedure, how they are applied, and their influence on decision-making in the courts are thoroughly examined. This text is ideal for undergraduate and introductory graduate criminal justice, legal studies, and government programs.