ADJ-22 — Legal Aspects of Corrections

About This Course

Transfer: CSU
3.00 units

Prerequisite: None.

Description: The development, philosophy, and Constitutional framework guiding correctional practice and policy. The statutory requirements, case law, and court precedent governing the correctional system and civil rights of incarcerated individuals. The legal responsibilities and liabilities of correctional facilities and professionals and judicial decisions interpreting individual rights and case law. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)