The main body of this creative project is divided into four sections. The first three sections will contain the listing of terminology used in the three main components of the criminal justice system; law enforcement, courts, and corrections. These three sections are further subdivided into three subheadings: terms applying to adult procedures, terms applying to juvenile procedures, and related Supreme Court decisions. The fourth section includes relevant journals and organizations that are related to the three main components of the criminal justice system.The purpose of this creative project is to provide Ball State University Criminal Justice and Corrections students with a listing of criminal justice terminology currently used in the criminal justice system.It is imperative that Criminal Justice and Corrections students at this university have a basic understanding of the terminology used in the criminal justice system, enabling the student to perform satisfactorily in the practical. and academic aspects of the Criminal Justice and Corrections curriculum, and later as a professional in one of the three main components of the criminal justice system.