PBPL 184: Law and Justice

2025-26

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; written work, 2 hours; extra reading, 1 hour

Catalog page 591

Prerequisites: restricted to class level standing of junior, or senior

Description: Provides an overview of the criminal justice system. Covers the role of the District Attorney and the Public Defender’s offices. Examines the judicial branch and modern-day courts. Discusses law enforcement’s role along with the Probation Department and the Department of Mental Health. Analyzes the justice system reform.

Derived Information — The following is not part of the official catalog but is computed from catalog data.
Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 65/80 65/80