Criminal Justice Act of 1964

The Criminal Justice Act of 1964 was a significant law in the United States that reformed and modernized the federal criminal justice system. It aimed to improve how criminal cases were handled by creating a more efficient legal process, establishing guidelines for sentencing, and promoting fair treatment of defendants. The Act also expanded the responsibilities of courts and law enforcement, emphasized rehabilitation, and set the foundation for further criminal law reforms. Overall, it sought to make the criminal justice system more effective, just, and equitable.