(Summer A) The course is designed as an in-depth look at America’s court system, and the adjudication process. The history, structure and role of both state and federal court systems will be discussed as well as the roles and influences of all court participants. The dynamic process of applying the abstract rules of law to concrete case situations will be explored by analyzing decisions made at each step of the adjudication process, emphasizing the effect of these decisions on the criminal justice system in general and on the public’s view of justice.