What Are Criminal Procedures?

Criminal procedures refer to the rules, regulations and steps that all criminal law proceedings must follow. Procedural justice ensures that all individuals’ constitutional rights are upheld and that justice is carried out fairly.

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Published on Sep 10, 2025

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Approved and verified accurate by the Assistant Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences on Aug. 18, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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