Discourse and the criminal justice system: Language, the courts, and efficiency in public administration

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Brief Overview

This paper examines the discourse that U.S. courts use when imposing fees on people who pass through the court system. It critiques the courts’ choice of language and also highlights ways that courts now resemble agencies that administer programs.

Author

• Ngina Chiteji, New York University