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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-26-08 |
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AJS217
2008 Fall – 2009 Fall |
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3.0 Credit(s) |
3.0 Period(s) |
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Court
Procedures |
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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: Permission of Instructor. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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AJS217 2008
Fall – 2009 Fall |
Court Procedures |
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Identify and describe procedures practiced by courts of
general and original jurisdiction. (I) |
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Use computerized data bases and regional reporters to
conduct legal research. (II) |
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Prepare and present prosecutorial arguments. (III) |
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Prepare and present defense arguments. (IV) |
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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: |
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AJS217 2008
Fall – 2009 Fall |
Court Procedures |
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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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