CJ Exam #1 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what is the criminal justice system
A
The criminal justice system is best defined as the aggregate of all the operational, technical and adminsitrative support agencies that perform and or define the criminal justice function
2
Q
what is a crime
A
a crime is best defined as an act of commission or omission in violation of a law that prohibits and for which there is a prescribed punishment provided for
3
Q
what are the 3 key components of the cj system
A
police, courts corrections
4
Q
why is the cj system cyclic
A
needs to be equally balanced to function, the cj process is repetitive, people go through police, then corrections/rehab if necessary, then
