Team B- David Bruner, Kadeesha Dixon, Robert Holben, and
Tyleshia Gilbert
June 16, 2014
CJA/204, Introduction to Criminal Justice
Linda Fisher-Lewis
Major historical developments of the U.S. courts
• Probation Act of 1925
• Pretrial Service as an experiment in 1974
• Pretrial Services Act of 1982
Dual Court System
• Federal versus State Court Systems
• Federal based on United Sates Constitution
• State based on State legislature
Steps of the Pretrial Process
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Arrest and Charge
Bail Hearing
First Appearance/Obtaining Disclosure
Crown Resolution Meeting
Judicial Pre-trial
Preliminary Inquiry
Trial
Verdict
Sentence
Appeal
Six Steps Necessary For Appeal
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File a notice of appeals.
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