Court Issues Analysis

Court Issues Analysis

The criminal justice system in use today has made some changes from when it first was created, but like any changes, much work still needs to be done to be effective. The juveniles need to be afforded the chance of receiving due process. There have been debates about the effectiveness of the juvenile justice system and today still remains a big controversy in debates. Another issue that the juvenile justice system is facing is language interpretation. Many immigrants and other individuals who do not speak English come through the juvenile justice system, he or she needs proper interpretation so they can be treated and afforded the same options as other individuals. They need to understand the process as well as the charges brought against them. There is also the issue of the victim’s rights and ensuring that the victims are not overlooked. Many of these concerns could be examined more and even corrected if there is a strong foundation in the administration that oversees the activities within the court system. Communication within the criminal justice system would be able to handle any problem that may arise.

Future management regarding language interpretation needs to be developed and enhanced to help with foreign criminals, and other individuals who do not know or speak the English language. The growth in population among non-English-speaking individuals compels the criminal justice system to meet specific constitutional rights. The specific rights include the Fourth, Fifth, Fourteenth, and Sixth Amendments. If the court proceedings did not revolve around the victim rights laws, court proceedings may result in unjust decisions because these rights assist in determining the movement of court proceedings, and the victims participation must be thought about in the ruling of criminal convictions. Without the laws for the victim, court proceedings would be unfair and prejudiced. The victim is looking for justice and without justice the victim may never have closure with the situation.

Issues and Trends Regarding Language Interpretation Services

According to the National Center for State Courts, “13% of the U.S. population does not speak English; this rate will continue to rise as the population increases” (Nugent-Borakove, Mahoney & Whitcomb, 2011). Even though this is percentage is small, the increasing diversity amount has become problematic for the criminal justice system to meet specific constitutional requirements. Language interpretation services have become a permanent feature in the criminal justice system because of the constitutional rights. The Fourth and Fifth Amendment administers fundamental fairness. Whereas the Fourteenth Amendment focuses on equal protection, and the Sixth Amendment enforces the right to cross examine adverse witnesses (Nugent-Borakove et al, 2011). The enforcement of these