Criminal Justice Terminology

Here you will find a comprehensive list of various words and phrases, along with their definitions, used frequently in the Criminal Justice System. This collection of terms and definitions are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended for legal use or direction. The list is seperated into three sections by the first letter of each word or phrase:

A - E

F - O

P - Z

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