Welcome to "Your Rights in the Criminal Justice System." Below you will find links to information on "search and seizure" rights of citizens, rights of criminal defendants, and the constitutional rights of those who are incarcerated. To begin, select an item from the list below or from the "Browse" box on the left.

Your Rights with Police:
• Miranda Rights
• Search and Seizure

Your Rights in the Courtroom:
• Right Against Self-Incrimination
• Right to Counsel
• Right to Speedy Jury Trial
• "Double Jeopardy" Protections

Your Rights if Convicted:
• Right to Counsel - 1st Appeal
• No Cruel & Unusual Punishment
• More Information: Prisoners' Rights (Civil Rights Center)