ABA Standards for Criminal Justice

The ABA Standards for Criminal Justice provide guidelines for fairness, efficiency, and integrity in the criminal justice process. They address how laws should be applied, ensure defendants’ rights are protected, and promote ethical conduct for legal professionals and law enforcement. These standards help create a just system by emphasizing proper procedures, transparency, and accountability. They serve as benchmarks for courts, attorneys, and police to uphold justice while safeguarding individual rights, aiming for a balanced and effective criminal justice system.