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Courts/Jurisdiction

Class Number: POLICE 10504132-1 - Courts/Jurisdiction
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-504-132 COURTS/JURISDICTIONS ...development of the American judicial system, the federal and Wisconsin court structure, Wisconsin judicial rules and procedures from complaint to sentencing as they impact police or correctional officers.

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  1. Trace the history of courts in America.
  2. Examine the development of criminal law.
  3. Evaluate the applicability of the Wisconsin and U.S. Constitutions in criminal court.
  4. Differentiate the components of the U.S. federal court system and the Wisconsin court system.
  5. Compare and contrast the U. S. criminal court system and other countries' systems.
  6. Interpret the constitutional rights of criminal defendants.
  7. Analyze criminal court procedures, from the commencement of the proceedings with a criminal complaint through sentencing.
  8. Distinguish the roles and responsibilities of the judge, non-judicial court personnel, prosecutor, defense counsel, victim and jury in criminal proceedings.
  9. Investigate how to prepare for court.
  10. Recognize and apply appropriate courtroom demeanor while testifying.
  11. Reenact the criminal trial process in a mock trial.

Class Details

Class Number:
POLICE 10504132-1 - Courts/Jurisdiction
Location:
Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended
Term:
2025 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

This Blended class utilizes a variety of course delivery methods.  Please visit https://nwtc.libanswers.com/Eagle/faq/212771 for important class notes regarding this Blended class.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/20/2025 - 10/13/2025 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8/20/2025 - 10/13/2025 Wednesday/Thursday
7:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Green Bay Campus Room CC128

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