Southern New Hampshire University
CJ-207 The United States Judicial System
Week Six Notes
Influence of the Supreme Court on Police Policy and Practice
Illustrated Great Decisions of the Supreme Court: Mapp v. Ohio Mauro
What is the significance of Mapp v. Ohio?
This case was significant because as a result, the Supreme Court ruled
under the 4th and 14th Constitutional amendments, that illegally seized
evidence could not be used in a state criminal trial.
Explain the role and importance of the exclusionary rule.
The importance of the exclusionary rule is that it requires probably cause,
it assumes innocence before guilt, it requires lawmakers to follow the law,
and it limits the power of the government.
The role of the exclusionary rule is to prevent the government from using
evidence attained in violation of the United States Constitution. In other
words, the rule applies to evidence gained from an unreasonable search or
seizure in violation of the Fourth Amendment.
How does the Fourth Amendment protect suspects and ensure compliance by law
enforcement?
The Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable search and
seizure.
The Fourth Amendment ensures compliance by law enforcement by
requiring officers to have probable cause and acquiring a warrant before
conducting a search.
Influence of the Supreme Court on Juvenile Justice Proceedings
The Juvenile Justice System
What is juvenile justice?
Juvenile justice is a compilation of state and local court-based systems
whose role is to respond to young people who come in contact with law
enforcement and are accused of breaking the law.
What court practices within the juvenile court are used to emphasize
rehabilitation?
Community-based surveillance practices
Monitored school attendance
Monitored employment attendance
Supervised community work service
Supervised recreation
Adult mentors and supervisors
Disciplinary practices
Day reporting centers
Electronic monitoring
House arrest
Random drug testing
What are examples of juvenile diversion programs?
Examples of juvenile diversion programs include:
Restorative Justice Model: Focuses on balancing the needs of victims,
offenders, and communities
Victim-offender mediation
Mental health courts
Mentoring programs
School-based diversion
