CRIM 220 - Legal Issues in Corrections

3 credit (3 lecture, 0 lab) 3 contact hours [Minimum Reading score of 82 on Compass or ENGL 051 ]*

This course provides an overview of state and federal law related to corrections with emphasis on constitutional issues and remedies for violations of rights. A wide range of policy considerations behind corrections law and administrative procedures are covered. Leading cases and court decisions and their impact on corrections are explored.
OFFERED: spring semesters