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Justice 101

Justice 101

Justice 101

Welcome to Justice 101, a project of the Offices of the United States Attorneys. Visit a page below to learn more about the legal justice system.

The Legal Terms Glossary defines over 100 of the most common legal terms in easy-to-understand language

See Courtroom Images to learn more about the parts of a federal courtroom

There are many Steps in the Criminal Justice Process. Learn about the federal criminal justice system here

Our Frequently Asked Questions cover issues such as federal cases, legal assistance, and prisons

The Introduction to the Federal Court System discusses the court system from district courts through the Supreme Court

 

 
Justice 101

CRIMINAL JUSTICE STEPS

COURTROOM IMAGES

FEDERAL COURT SYSTEM

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