A Missive from the Lord Justiciar: An Expansion of the Courts

[Terry 1859]

AN EXPANSION OF THE HIGH COURTS:

THE INVESTIGATIVE BRANCH

 

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With recent breaches to the Articles of Urguan seen and tried by the High Courts, the Lord Justiciar has seen fit to install an investigative branch to his courts. While the Legion is a force tasked with upholding Urguan’s laws, they are also responsible for the overall protection of Urguan and its vassals. With their vast list of responsibilities and recent declaration of war, the High Courts find that their own branch of enforcement and investigation shall be required to uphold the Articles in their entirety.

 

Investigators of the High Courts are individuals and/or groups who have been hand chosen by the Lord Justiciar, answering directly to him through the powers given to the High Court in the approved Articles of Urguan. These individuals do not compose the nation’s military force, rather they are specialists in investigation with the sole task of investigating and enforcing breaches to the Articles of Urguan.

 

Despite their task of upholding the Articles, they, like all citizens of Urguan, are still bound by its laws. If anything, they are to be kept on a higher pedestal. If any investigators are witnessed breaching the Articles, report such directly to the Lord Justiciar. 

 

SECTION I: THE POWERS OF THE BRANCH

While the Investigators are required to operate within the Articles, said individuals are allowed some leeway with permission from the Lord Justiciar.  The powers of the Investigative Branch are listed below:

 

1. THE Investigators shall answer directly to the Lord Justiciar. They are an extension of the High Courts, and shall be independent of any national guard.

2. THE Investigators are permitted to stop and question individuals suspected of breaking Urguani law. 

   1. They are not allowed to use force, unless in self-defense.

3. THE Investigators may legally search property with the signed approval of the Lord Justiciar in the form of a warrant.

   1. If an Investigator believes a crime is actively occurring, they may break in without said warrant. If no crime is actively occurring, said Investigator may be charged in accordance with the Articles.

4. THE Investigators shall collect evidence rather than directly arrest individuals. Once enough evidence is collected, said Investigators shall inform the Lord Justiciar to conduct a trial. During such, it is the job of the Investigators to prove a defendant’s guilt.

5. THE Investigators will typically be given tasks, yet are permitted to freely investigate any possible breach of the Articles.

 

SECTION II: AUTHORIZED INVESTIGATORS   

Authorized Investigators can be recognized by a certificate signed by the Lord Justiciar. If such a document is not on one’s person, they are not authorized to act as an investigator.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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Signed,

 

Grand King of Urguan,

 

Lord Justiciar of Urguan, Lord of Clan Frostbeard,

Thane of Rhewenholm, Great-Grandson of Rhewen

[Rat Hat 612]

And from the depths of the forest...

 

[Nooblius 5794]

High Prophet Norli prepares to make his own paramilitary enforcement group to combat 'enemies of the Brathmordakin'.

"I love politics."

[BDanecker 858]

A particular capitalistic dwed grumbles. Nothing more, nothing less.

[Xergarok 295]

Grimdal would have mixed feelings about this... On one hand there was nothing wrong with extra reinforcement of the Articles was there? "Is t'ere...?" he asked himself. On the other hand some random dwed could be bursting open his door, even if they'd be punished afterwards this was a serious danger for freedom and privacy... "Ah'm sure evrefin will beh foine," the beardling told himself in the end.