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Criminal Procedure for Paralegals

Paralegal StudiesBusiness, Technology, and Paralegal

Course Description

This course is an overview of criminal law with an emphasis on Washington statutes and criminal procedure from arrest to final disposition and appeals. The course emphasizes the constitutional rights of the accused and the role paralegals play in the criminal justice system. Students will practice writing documents typically drafted by paralegals in a law office or agency in the field of criminal law defense or prosecution.

Components

Lecture

Credits

5

Quarterly Offerings

Effective Term

Fall 2024

Formerly Known As

ADLJ 156: Criminal Procedures for Paralegals