Ethics in Criminal Justice

Ethics in the Courts

Part 1: CourtPlayers and Roles

Since many players are involved in the court system, many ethical issues can occur. In this assignment, you will research the key players and explain what they do as well as common ethical issues and common sanctions.

Court Personnel	Role	Common Ethical Violations	Common Sanctions
Judges
Prosecuting Attorney
Defense Attorney

Part 2: Local Courts

Answer

1. How are judges elected or appointed in your community or district? Provide an explanation and cite the source where you found this information.
2. Who is the governing authority for licensing and monitoring attorneys in your area? Explain the duties of the governing authority.
3. Which court personnel role you described in Par 1 has a higher level of ethical expectations? Why?