Procedural Justice

What is Procedural Justice

Procedural Justice refers to the perceived fairness of court proceedings. Those who come in contact with the court form perceptions of fairness from the proceedings, from the surroundings, and from the treatment people get.

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Therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) says that the processes used by courts can promote outcomes connected with participant wellbeing such as respect for and trust in the justice system and the law and offender rehabilitation. To achieve this outcome the operational structure of TJ is built upon the four key concepts of procedural fairness. They are:

  1. Voice
  2. Neutrality
  3. Respectful Treatment
  4. Trustworthy Authorities

Procedural fairness, is a subjective evaluation of a person’s experience in the justice system and is separate from the actual outcome of the case. While the result is important, an individual’s willingness to accept court decisions is rooted in their perceptions of how they were treated during the process itself.

More About Procedural Justice

Read more about it

AJA Paper

The Judge is The Key Component: The Importance of Procedural Fairness in Drug Treatment Courts

Public Fairness

Procedural Fairness: A Key Ingredient in Public Satisfaction

AJA Bench Card

Procedural Fairness / Procedural Justice: A Bench Car for Trial Judges

Healing Profession

Law as a Healing Profession: The Comprehensive Law Movement

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Additional Resources on Procedural Justice

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Videos

The Center for Court Innovation

What is Procedural Justice?

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

Procedural Justice

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