CJL 3510 - Courts and the Criminal Justice System CJL 3510 - Courts and the Criminal Justice System 3 cr. hrs. This course provides an advanced study and critical examination of the American court system, focusing on understanding judicial and prosecutorial discretion in the context of the legal, organizational, and practical processes of decision-making. It also analyzes the role of appellate courts in the criminal justice process, the rules of evidence, and socio-political influences on the judicial process. Course Designations: (TR)