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System page 		The diagram below illustrates the sequence of events in the criminal justice system.
To link to a text description of each section, click on any part of that section of the diagram or return to the Justice System page.
Diagram of the Criminal Justice System View text description of the Corrections section View text description of the Sentencing and sanctions section View text description of the Adjudication section View text description for the Prosecution and pre-trial services section View text description for the Entry into the system section

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