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Traditionally, judges have been given a high level of prestige in the courtroom.

Security at a courthouse is important due to the threat of violence or terrorist attack.

At which step of the criminal justice process will an arrestee be brought before a judge and provided the opportunity for bail?

The appointment through merit system method of judicial selection method involve commissions and the appointment by an executive.

Federal judicial caseload is directly affected by Congressional politics.

Under the assigned counsel system, the government contracts with a law firm to represent all indigents for the year in return for a set fee.

Two major characteristics of prosecutors is broad discretion and centralization.

Trial courts of limited jurisdiction account for what percentage of courts nationwide?

Victims and witnesses face frustrations in coping with the process (long waits and uncomfortable surroundings), experience travails in testifying, but overall exhibit surprising support for the system.

Some view the victim’s movement as providing much needed support for victims of crime. Others view the victim’s movement as manipulating victims by providing symbols but no substance.