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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title CRJU 2122: Criminal Procedure

Catalog Description

Credits 3
Hours/Week 3
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) POFC 1105 or CRJU 1305, ENGL 1117
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

The major topics of this course include the content and meaning of the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendment to the United States constitution; the rules of arrest, search and seizure; the legalities of confessions; proper identification procedures; and court procedures.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. United States constitution and amendments
  2. Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments
  3. Rules of arrest, search and seizure
  4. Interviews and interrogation
  5. Identification procedures
  6. Line-ups
  7. Show-ups
  8. Photographs

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Explain provisions of the constitution and bill of rights that impact law enforcement.
  2. Explain criminal procedure and rules of evidence.
  3. Identify the legal foundation for peace officer use of force.
  4. Explain the relationship between source of law, application of law and interpretation of law to Peace Officer decision making.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None