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PDF pending restorationMichael, Jean – 1984
A bilingual pamphlet containing practical law-related information for recent Russian Jewish immigrants to New York City, this document addresses the court system. Following a brief description of the Newcomer series, 9 questions are listed, each followed by an answer. Questions asked include the difference between criminal and civil law; how the…
Descriptors: Adults, Civil Liberties, Courts, Criminal Law
Download full textMinnesota House of Representatives, St. Paul. Research Dept. – 1996
The purpose of this guidebook is to give Minnesota legislators an overview of all laws affecting young people in order to have a reference aid on current state policies toward youth. State statutes and cases that provide rights, responsibilities, and protections for young people under age 18 are described. Part 1 of this guide, "The…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Civil Law, Courts, Criminal Law
PDF pending restorationMinnesota House of Representatives, St. Paul. Research Dept. – 1994
This resource guide describes one state's statutes and cases so as to profile those rights, responsibilities, and protections for young people which are different from those applicable to adults. The purpose of this guidebook is to give legislators an overview of all laws affecting young people in order to have a reference aid on current state…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Civil Law, Courts, Criminal Law
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Congressional Research Service. – 1983
Designed to facilitate research on and the preparation and presentation of arguments for the national debate topic, this manual summarizes the present state of the judiciary and court reform issues. The volume begins with a collection of articles, statements, and reports that present a general background on the justice system and court reform.…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Court Role, Courts, Criminal Law
Stinchcomb, James D. – 1986
This program guide is intended to assist practitioners in developing a course to prepare students for employment in the fields of law enforcement, courts, and corrections in the state of Florida. The introductory sections describe the major concepts and content addressed in the course and the responsibilities of criminal justice sworn personnel,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Behavioral Objectives, Correctional Rehabilitation, Courts
Trossman, Mindy S. – 1995
This guide describes "Just Images" a series of television programs and exhibitions that offers a public forum for analyzing television's influential portrayals of trials, lawyers, and the legal system. Contending that television portrayals of high-profile trials has altered the public's perception of law and the role of lawyers in the…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Courts, Criminal Law, Cultural Influences
American Bar Association, Chicago, IL. Special Committee on Youth Education for Citizenship. – 1995
Dedicated to celebrating the importance of law in U.S. life, the 19 stories collected in this volume are about legislators who enact the law, judges who interpret it, and lawyers who practice it. The stories describe the contributions to the United States through the law of distinguished individuals, emphasizing the devotion of many lawyers to…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Civics
