United States Justice System
U.S. Department of Justice
Official website of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). DOJ’s mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and
https://www.justice.gov/
The Justice System | Bureau of Justice Statistics
Our American system of justice has evolved from the English common law into a complex series of procedures and decisions. Founded on the concept that crimes against an individual are crimes against the State, our justice system prosecutes individuals as though they victimized all of society.
https://bjs.ojp.gov/justice-system
A Guide to the Justice System of the United States of America
The Judicial Justice System of the United States of America is responsible for the administration, application, and interpretation of operational legislation existing within the United States of America; this includes the Supreme Court of the United States, Federal Appeals Courts, and Federal District Courts.
https://department-of-justice.laws.com/Justice-system
U.S. Criminal Justice System Overview | CorrectionalOfficer.org
Components of the Criminal Justice System. As with any mechanism, the criminal justice system involves the coordinated functioning of its distinct parts. The ideal result is making offenders pay for, and repent, their criminal acts while delivering recompense to the victims. The three components of the criminal justice system are: Law Enforcement
https://www.correctionalofficer.org/us-criminal-justice-system
A Guide To The Criminal Justice System | CriminalJustice.com
The United States criminal justice system consists of courts at the federal and state levels. Though each level follows similar procedures within the criminal justice process, federal and state courts remain independent of one another and differ in several key areas; these are mainly defined by their jurisdiction and the types of cases they hear.
https://www.criminaljustice.com/resources/guide-to-us-criminal-justice-system/
The U.S. Criminal Justice System - United States Department of State
And in terms of procedure, we can typically think about the criminal justice system in three parts – I call them the three Cs: cops, courts, and corrections; meaning the police, the judicial system, and then the corrections or prison system. So the job of the police in the United States is to investigate crime and to arrest a suspect.
https://2017-2021.state.gov/briefings-foreign-press-centers/the-u-s-criminal-justice-system/index.html
History Of The US Justice System | Stacker
Most federal law enforcement is organized under two massive and sprawling agencies. The Department of Justice includes the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshal Service, Bureau of Prisons, and the Office of the Inspector General. The Department of Homeland Security oversees the Secret Service, Coast Guard, TSA, ICE, and Customs and Border Protection.
https://stacker.com/stories/5542/history-us-justice-system
The American System of Criminal Justice | Stimmel Law
Criminal law relates to laws passed by the United States whose violation constitutes a crime which can result in fines, imprisonment...or even death. Unlike civil law in which private citizens utilize the courts to seek redress or enforce their rights, a criminal trial involves either the Federal government or the State government seeking to obtain a guilty verdict against an individual.
https://www.stimmel-law.com/en/articles/american-system-criminal-justice
Introduction To The Federal Court System | USAO | Department of Justice
The federal court system has three main levels: district courts (the trial court), circuit courts which are the first level of appeal, and the Supreme Court of the United States, the final level of appeal in the federal system. There are 94 district courts, 13 circuit courts, and one Supreme Court throughout the country.
https://www.justice.gov/usao/justice-101/federal-courts
Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System
The Pennsylvania Judiciary Web Portal provides the public with access to various aspects of court information, including appellate courts, common pleas courts and magisterial district court docket sheets; common pleas courts and magisterial district court calendars; and PAePay. In addition to the public information available on this site, ...
https://ujsportal.pacourts.us/
About DOJ | DOJ | Department of Justice
Officially coming into existence on July 1, 1870, the Department of Justice was empowered to handle all criminal prosecutions and civil suits in which the United States had an interest. To assist the Attorney General, the 1870 Act also created the Office of the Solicitor General, who represents the interests of the United States before the U.S. Supreme Court.
https://www.justice.gov/about
American juvenile justice system - Wikipedia
The juvenile justice system intervenes in delinquent behavior through police, court, and correctional involvement, with the goal of rehabilitation. Youth and their guardians can face a variety of consequences including probation, community service, youth court, youth incarceration and alternative schooling.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_juvenile_justice_system