When the U.S. Supreme Court hands down a/an __________ the ruling influences the everyday operating procedures of police agencies, trial courts, and corrections institutions.

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A landmark decision is a ruling that establishes new legal principles and significantly impacts the criminal justice system. It sets a precedent for future cases and affects the way that law enforcement agencies, trial courts, and correctional institutions operate. Key decisions and milestone rules may also have an impact on criminal justice procedures, but a landmark decision is the most significant in terms of its lasting influence. The exclusionary rule is a legal principle that prevents evidence obtained through unconstitutional means from being used in court, rather than a type of Supreme Court ruling.