GOV 308. State Courts and State Constitutional Law

This course focuses on the development of state constitutional criminal law, and its relation to federal constitutional criminal law. It examines the structure of state judicial systems, emphasizing the role of appellate courts in handling criminal cases, and the relationship between the state and federal courts. (Offered spring semesters.)
Prerequisite: English 102. In addition: Government 101 and junior standing or above; or permission of the section instructor.
3 hours, 3 credits
 
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