Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course covers legal aspects of corrections from conviction/commitment to release. Discussion of laws addressing processes of the correctional system and facilities, including county jails, juvenile halls, state prisons, probation, parole, executions, clemency, commutations, and terms of imprisonment. Policy, procedure and regulations governing escapes, treatment and prison records. Survey of correctional programs at the various levels of government from a legal perspective. Legal and due process rights of offenders. This course covers the responsibility of protecting the rights of offenders and the need to protect society. 