CRJU 480 - Civil Liability in Criminal Justice (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

CIVIL LIABILITY IN CRIM JUSTIC
Component: Lecture
Examines what remedies, other than criminal prosecution, are available to victims of violence, wrongdoing. or deprivation of rights by public officials such as police and correctional officers. The course will cover: what an injured party needs to do to bring a federal civil rights claim, what types of rights are protected, and what forms of relief a court can order. In addition, it will consider the numerous defenses that police officers can raise to avoid liability.
Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Course Typically Offered: Verify offering with Dept

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information