Criminal Courts in an Emerging Democracy: The Czech Republic

Matthew S. Crow, Florida State University
Jason T. Bratton, Florida State University

ABSTRACT
This paper will present an overview of the criminal court structure and process in the post-socialist Czech Republic. Additionally, preliminary results of extensive survey research will be discussed. The author will discuss the attitudes and dispositions of Czech court personnel as well as other criminal justice personnel concerning the role of the criminal court, the goals of the justice process, and the future of Czech courts. Other areas to be addressed include the specific roles of judges, prosecutors, and defense counsel in criminal court proceedings.

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