criminal justice

American  

noun

1. the system of law enforcement, involving police, lawyers, courts, and corrections, used for all stages of criminal proceedings and punishment.

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Example Sentences

The judge noted from a criminal justice social work report that Cristiano had not accepted the guilty verdict.

From BBC

She specializes in narrative-driven investigative stories, often at the intersection of health care, criminal justice and immigration.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sir Brian's recommendations include appointing a dedicated criminal justice adviser working directly to the prime minister in the heart of government to oversee efficiency reforms to the courts, prisons, prosecutors and police.

From BBC

John Manly, who represented more than 200 former patients in a lawsuit that resulted in the settlement with UCLA, said the reversal of Heaps’ conviction is “an indictment of California’s criminal justice system which allows criminals to threaten public safety and prey upon the most vulnerable.’

From Los Angeles Times

“Now they are being told that they must start over. ... Our criminal justice system needs reforms that put victims first.’

From Los Angeles Times