Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/12/95
AJS111 19966-19975	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Law and Legal Review II
Study of Arizona laws governing search and seizure, rules of evidence, juvenile laws and procedures, and constitutional law pertaining to law enforcement officers. Course partially fulfills the Arizona POST (Peace Officer Standard and Training) Board requirement for Proficiency Skills Academy attendance. Prerequisites: AJS101, AJS109, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, AJS270, and AJS275

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
AJS111   19966-19975	Law and Legal Review II

1.	Explain the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as it pertains to search and seizure. (I)
2.	Identify and explain rules that govern the collection, analysis, and presentation of evidence. (II)
3.	Define and exemplify the categories of civil court actions. (III)
4.	Explain the functions of the judicial branch of government. (IV)
5.	Define and apply terminology common to juvenile justice systems. (V)
6.	Describe and demonstrate appropriate demeanor in the courtroom. (VI)
7.	Identify and explain rights granted to defendants and victims under the U.S. Constitution. (VII)
8.	Describe and exemplify both state and federal liability issues that affect the law enforcement officer. (VIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
AJS111   19966-19975	Law and Legal Review II

I. Search and Seizure A. The Fourth Amendment B. Exclusionary Rule C. Exceptions to the Fourth Amendment II. Rules of Evidence A. Technicalities of trial B. Analysis of evidence C. Complaint, information, and indictment D. Evidence E. Impeachment F. Privileged communication G. Exclusionary rule H. Lay and expert witnesses I. Corpus delecti J. Judges K. Voir dire L. Burdens of proof M. Hearsay rule III. Civil Process A. Civil litigation B. Court action categories C. Due process D. Civil complaint and trial process E. Property recovery 1. Writ of attachment 2. Writ of garnishment 3. Writ of replevin 4. Writ of execution 5. Writ of restitution F. Repossession G. Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act 1. Landlord's lien 2. Innkeeper's lien 3. Eviction notices 4. Sale of property 5. ARS12-671 IV. Administration of Criminal Justice A. The judicial branch of government B. Pre-trial processing of a criminal case C. Participants in a criminal case D. Jury trial E. The law enforcement officer's role in court V. Juvenile Law and Procedures A. Terminology of juvenile justice B. Jurisdiction and nature of proceedings C. Commencement of delinquency/incorrigibility proceedings D. Hearing officers E. Characteristics of the adjudicatory hearing F. Disposition and commitment G. Transfer hearings H. Arrest and detention I. Rule 18 and Miranda J. Juvenile runaways K. Contributing to dependency or delinquency of a child L. Medical aid for juvenile M. Minor sexual assault victim N. Juvenile referral O. Juvenile alcohol offenses VI. Courtroom Demeanor A. Appearance B. Preparation C. Testifying D. Practical applications VII. Constitutional Law A. Constitutional rights B. Judicial interpretation of the Constitution C. Victim's bill of rights VIII. Liability Issues A. Terminology B. State civil and criminal liability C. Federal civil and criminal liability D. Civil suits in law enforcement

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