Civil Liability in Criminal Justice

Name: Civil Liability in Criminal Justice
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ISBN: 9781455730131

ISBN-10: 1455730130

ISBN-13: 9781455730131

Edition: 6th 2012 (Revised)

Authors: Darrell L. Ross

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Close to 60,000 civil lawsuits are filed annually against criminal justice practitioners. This increasing litigation poses a significant problem for law enforcement and other personnel who must ensure they are performing their legal duties within the boundaries of case law. In brief, they not only need a working knowledge of criminal law but a firm grasp on the civil law process as well. Civil Liability in Criminal Justice provides valuable advice and protection to future officers and correctional system employees, introducing them to civil liability generally and the federal law specifically, while indicating steps that can be taken to minimize risks. The text clearly outlines the specific…

Book details

List price: $42.99
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 10/2/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 512
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 2.00" tall
Weight: 2.244
Language: English




Overview of Civil Liability



Foundations for Liability



Civil Liability Under State and Federal Tort Law



Civil Liability and Federal Law: Section 1983 Litigation



Defenses to Civil Litigation and Risk Management



Administrative and Supervisory Liability



Liability for Failure to Train



Operating Criminal Justice Agencies Under A Consent Decree



Personnel Issues and Liability



Use of Force in Law Enforcement and Corrections



Section 1983 and Correctional Liability Issues



Section 1983 Actions in Law Enforcement



Liability and Wrongful Custodial Death



Conclusions: Shifting Directions in Civil Litigation