This course will cover the historical evolution of the modern prosecution process and the theories and practices of judicial decision making. Analysis and cross-national comparisons of how criminal cases are processed through the court system will focus on the accountability of prosecutorial and judicial/court decision-making, and alternatives to the these processes, including examination of appeal courts decision-making and alternative or emerging paradigms for decision-making. The course will also examine issues related to types of sentencing options available to judges including but not limited to sentences that include electronic monitoring, boot camps, the use of fines, probation orders, community service orders, and incarceration. Lab and simulations for evidence processes, prosecution and trial processes are included.