Abstract

Criminal justice system is fundamental to the cause of establishing a peaceful and nonviolent society; therefore, it is pertinent to understand criminal justice procedure in detail. This study was planned to know the procedure, structure and various parts involving in the criminal justice system. A secondary method of study was adopted by reviewing academic articles and books in order to review the criminal justice system. The article presents definitions of the criminal justice system, its components and also presents a detailed account of each component. Besides, the role and functions of different components including police, court procedures, and role of judges, bail process and correctional institutions were reviewed. It is concluded that criminal justice system has evolved and still evolving in the contemporary world including Pakistan and its complex elements may be made understandable to the common citizens while looking at the changing needs and problems in various times and spaces.

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