Herbert Packer

Herbert Packer was a legal scholar who developed two models of the criminal justice system: the Crime Control Model and the Due Process Model. The Crime Control Model emphasizes efficient detection and punishment of crimes, prioritizing societal safety and swift justice. The Due Process Model focuses on protecting individual rights, ensuring fairness, and preventing wrongful convictions. These models represent different philosophies on balancing crime control with personal freedoms, helping policymakers and legal professionals understand the goals and values shaping criminal justice practices.