Court Systems & Practices

About the Course

The Court Systems & Practices course is an overview of the federal and state court systems. The course identifies the roles of judicial officers and the trial processes from pretrial to sentencing and examines the types and rules of evidence. Emphasis is placed on constitutional laws for criminal procedures such as search and seizure, stop and frisk and interrogation.

Total Lessons 19
Projects, Activities & Assessments 391

SAMPLE LESSON  Court Systems & Structures

Each lesson includes media-rich presentations, a pre-made lesson plan, assessments and engaging real-world projects and activities. To get an idea of what iCEV offers, explore the sample lesson and resources below.

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Course Lessons

Criminal Justice Terminology
U.S. Constitution Basics
Court Systems & Structures
Criminal Justice & Court Systems
Crime Defined
Criminal Law History & Development
Types of Criminal Defenses
Evidence Collection: Laws & Regulation
Arrest Procedure
Law Enforcement’s Role in Court
Civil Liberty
Civil Law Procedures
Business Law Basics
Contract & Employment Law
Ethical Practices in Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Exploring Careers: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Employability Skills
Introduction to Professional Communication
Written Communication Practices