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Sentencing - An Overview

Last updated on May 10, 2021

A sentence is the punishment a judge imposes when an accused has been found or pleaded guilty.

This section contains general information about sentencing. You can read through the whole section or click on any of the links below to go directly to a topic.

Jury Duty

A jury is a group of people who decide if an accused person in a criminal trial is guilty or if a claim in a civil trial has been proven. Learn more about jury duty.

Criminal Justice Glossary

Check our alphabetical list of criminal justice terms along with their definitions.