ABSTRACT
DUE PROCESS What is the purpose of the court process? Obviously, we expect the courts to determine guilt or innocence and assess punishment, but the most important function of the court is to minimize or avoid errors in identifying and punishing offenders. Many people are impatient with the “slow wheels” of justice and the many rules and appeals that must be adhered to before punishment can
■ Due process refers to the protections designed to minimize governmental error in the deprivation of life, liberty, or property.
