Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/23/04
AJS217 20046-20085	L+L	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Court Procedures
Study of procedures practiced by courts of general and original jurisdiction. Extensive use of mock and moot trial methods used to prepare students in legal research, case preparation and presentation, and adversary hearings. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
AJS217   20046-20085	Court Procedures

1.	Identify and describe procedures practiced by courts of general and original jurisdiction. (I)
2.	Use computerized data bases and regional reporters to conduct legal research. (II)
3.	Prepare and present prosecutorial arguments. (III)
4.	Prepare and present defense arguments. (IV)
5.	Participate in the adversary process including the preparation and presentation of opening statements, direct and cross examination, and closing arguments. (V)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
AJS217   20046-20085	Court Procedures

I. Overview of Courtroom Procedures A. Courts of General Jurisdiction B. Courts of Original Jurisdiction II. Legal Research A. Use of Computerized Data Bases B. Use of Regional Reporters III. Prosecutorial Arguments A. Screening of Evidence B. Determination of Facts C. Preparation of Arguments D. Presentation of Arguments IV. Defense Arguments A. Screening of Complaint B. Examination of Evidence C. Determination of Facts D. Preparation of Arguments E. Presentation of Arguments V. Adversary Process A. Opening Statements B. Case in Chief 1. Direct Examination 2. Cross Examination C. Closing Arguments

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