I have a discussion due on the importance of Law and Jurisdiction. This is what I have so far on law :


Without law, the world as we know it would be a disaster. People would be able to do whatever they wanted without any consequences, and daily life would develop into total chaos. For example, without the law of Equal Opportunity businesses would go under due to lack of employees based on discrimination. People that commit crimes such as murder, theft and rape would go unpunished and these crimes would continue and increase.


I am having troube with the Jurisdiction part. I have read in my text about the different courts, and understand them, but I am stuck on the importance of Jurisdiction. Any help would be appreciated.

I did have an idea that there has to be a limit to what cases can be tried and where, and that is why it is important? Any thoughts? Does that sound right?

I have been in the criminal justice field for 10+ years dealing in courts, police, and mulitple jurisdictions just for some background.

Jurisdictions are needed and at the same time very frustrating. Jurisdiction allows whatever system in charge to better manage a smaller area. State or Federal laws are enforced without question in all jurisdiction regardless of the agency overseeing. However, ordinaces, procedure and practices can be tailored to the demgraphic or socioeconomic needs of that particular jurisdiction. Most jurisdictions I deal with are very protective of their set practices and procedures all of which are well thought out and important. The problem is when issues arise cross jurisdictional lines that many agencies have trouble compromising on best practice approaches to dealing with problems.

So in my opinion the importance of jurisdiction is to 1) increase managability of a smaller area 2) create specific policy, procedure, or practices based on demographic and/or socioecomonic needs of the area 3) keep court dockets and available jail space manageable

Let me know if that works for you...

I did have an idea that there has to be a limit to what cases can be tried and where, and that is why it is important? Any thoughts? Does that sound right?


You are right the court system is constantly overwhelmed and any parameters that can be set to reduce cases is beneficial.

You are a life saver! I can of course put it into my own words, I just needed an idea. Thank you so much!!

You're welcome