HIGH_FIRE 4133 Share Posted June 12, 2023 The Courts of Helious ★──────────★─────────★──────────★─────────★──────────★ INDEX Section I: The Aeon-Jirech’it Section II: The Jirech’it Section III: Calling a trial Section IV: Court Procedure Section V: Court Sentencing Section VI: Sentencing Enforcement Section VII: Summery Judgement ★ Preface ★ After several decades of an old, more archaic court system, it has been decided that it needs a reworking to ensure that it is both up to date and also, brings a sense of both democracy and meritocracy, that will benefit true justice. It is with this rework of the Prince’s Court of Helious, that we hope shall bring about such a change for the best. ★ Section I: The Aoen-Jirech’it ★ The Aoen-Jirech’it is an appointed official who is responsible for the overseeing of the Royarch’s Judicial system. They also may make any changes to the running of the Judicial System that they deem fit, as long as the Royarch is willing to place their signature on such. They are appointed and dismissed at the will of the Royarch, if they are no longer deemed fit, they can be dismissed. The appointment process is also at the discretion of the Royarch and should they choose, the Privy Council. The Aoen-Jirech’it is the high judge of any court case. It is their job to ensure that the proceedings of the case run well and within the bounds of the legal system. They maintain the order and direct the course of the case. The Aoen-Jirech’it works with the Jirech’it during the court case, and at the end of the proceedings, they come up with the verdict of guilt with them, and are the ones tasked with announcing such. The Aoen-Jirech’it also has full right to choose the sentencing of anyone deemed guilty by the court case they are presiding over. ★ Section II: The Jirech’it ★ The Jirech’it are members of the public who are chosen via a lottery to join the Aoen-Jirech’it during a trial. The Jirech’it do not interfere with the court’s proceedings, they simply watch the case unfold on either side of the Aoen-Jirech’it as it takes place. Should they act as interference and cause problems during the court case, they may be dismissed by the Aoen-Jirech’it. The Jirech’it take place in deciding the verdict at the end of the court proceedings. They can judge for themselves whether guilty or not and equate for an equal amount of the decision as their fellow Jirech’it and the Aoen-Jirech’it. The Jirech’it may not decide the sentencing of the trial but can make suggestions or advise the Aoen-Jirech’it on what they believe is the best course of sentencing. Once completing their duty, the Jirech’it may not take upon the role for the next two trials unless otherwise stated by the Aoen-Jirech’it, Royarch, or Crown-Prince(ss) ★ Section III: Calling a trial ★ A trial may be called to order in two different circumstances: If a civilian wishes to bring another to court for a breach of criminal law or a matter of civil law, they can send a letter to the Aoen-Jirech’it or go directly to the Aoen-Jirech’it to arrange said trial and the arrest of the offender. They may also discuss this with the Royarch of Crown Prince(ss) The Military can also call for a trial, once they have arrested someone caught committing a crime. These trials occur far quicker, a letter is sent to the Aoen-Jirech’it to call the court to order. Upon the Aoen-Jirech’it receiving said information, it is their duty to read over the merits and evidence of the case. If they decide that there is enough evidence and merits to warrant a case taking place they will begin the final process of calling the trial to order, if not they simply throw the case out. The Aoen-Jirech’it, upon deciding it is time to call for trial, must put out a missive stating the trial that is coming to order, naming the accused, prosecutor, crimes committed and any other relevant information. Upon this being made, a date will be arranged for the trial, and depending on the crime, the guard will be called to arrest the accused. Once a date has been set, or the accused is arrested by the guard. The Aoen-Jirech’it is responsible for ensuring any necessary arrangements are made prior to the actual trial taking place. ★ Section IV: Court Procedure ★ Before the trial starts, the following must be assured: The Aoen-Jirech’it must be seated at the front of the court, with both Jirech’it on their side. In front of and to the right of the Aoen-Jirech’it would be prosecution’s desk, where the prosecutors will be seated. In front of and to the left of the Aoen-Jirech’it would be the defences' desk, where the defence will be seated. Behind them would be the public, who are all welcomed to watch. The Aoen-Jirech’it then announces the beginning of the trial and both sides make their opening statements, the prosecution first, then the defence once completed. Following this, the prosecution may present its evidence followed by the defence.. In doing this they may bring up witnesses, character witnesses and physical evidence. The Aoen-Jirech’it may call this to an end when deemed fit, to ensure the case does not draw out too long. In addition, should the opposition wish to, they may bring up an objection, such is done by shouting an objection, followed by a type of objection. The types of objection are: Relevance: the point or evidence are irrelevant to the case. Leading: the question put to a witness is trying to guide them to a favourable answer. Argumentative: the question is attempting to cause arguments or get a reaction out of someone. Non-responsive: when a response is offered, but does not fulfil the question asked. Speculation: the statement is viewed as jumping to conclusions without any evidence proving such a conclusion. Opinion: the statement or questions is simply one of opinion and not fact. Hearsay: the statement is based on what someone has heard, but does not know. The Aoen-Jirech’it may make one of two responses. If they say ‘sustained’, they agree with the objector and the opposition must withdraw their question or statement. If they say overruled, they disagree with the objector and the case carries on. Once both sides have completed their arguments, or the Aoen-Jirech’it has called it to an end, the Aoen-Jirech’it and two Jirech’it will convene in a separate chamber for five elven minutes. V: Court sentencing When convened in their seperate chamber, the Aoen-Jirech’it and two Jirech’it will quickly discuss the merits of the case and then give their verdict on guilt, briefly followed by why. Should an issue arise during this, the Aoen-Jirech’it may push this time to fifteen elven minutes, if necessary. In addition, the two Jirech’it may also suggest a sentence, should such be necessary, but the Aoen-Jirech’it will be the once solely responsible for such. In the case of civil court cases, the sentence may be more free form, pertaining to reimbursement or other such settlements that fit the case at hand. Once this has been completed, the three will reconvene in court, where the Aoen-Jirech’it will make their verdict on guilt known to the public. Should the verdict be not guilty, then the court will adjourn then and there. If this is not the case and the defendant is found guilty, then the Aoen-Jirech’it will speak the sentence of the defence for it to then be enforced. ★ Section VI: Sentence enforcement ★ Once the sentence is passed, it will be enforced by the Aoen-Jirech’it and the guard force of Helious as well as any council member, should such be considered necessary by the Royarch. The guard force is expected to carry out any sentences of banishment by throwing the now guilty party out of the city and declaring them banished. They are also expected to carry out any executions or physical punishments the criminal may be sentenced to endure. The Aoen-Jirech’it and any other member of the Helious council may see to it that any sentences or settlements that pertain to fines or relocation of goods take place, though they can also request the involvement of the guard to help with such. Should the guilty party not be willing to pay their fine or act on the relocation of their goods, then the Aoen-Jirech’it will pass a quick summary judgement, enforcing a harsher punishment. ★ Section VII: Summary Judgement ★ Summary judgments are a rarer, but sometimes necessary form of trial and are often quicker than the regular trials. They may be conducted by the Royarch, Crown Prince(ss) or the Aoen-Jirech’it. Summary judgments are often called when a court case is subject to a time pressure, and must be completed quickly. Should this be the case then the summary judgement will occur. Quickly will the known facts be stated by a trusted official, such as an officer of the guard or member of the Helious Council. Once such is done, the person overseeing the summary judgment may ask the defendant questions pertaining to the case at hand. Once such is done, the person overseeing will offer their judgement on guilt and then pass a sentence, which is enforced in the same manner as any court sentencing would be. ★──────────★─────────★──────────★─────────★──────────★ Signed, His Serene Highness, Jarad Munnel, Ac’Luxz Kni’ich of Helious, Taur, and Ruke of Alterk, and Lunderia, Magin of Vali’mae, Co’tr of Voclia, Cond’pos of Oblen, Vaton of Achyae & Sievis, Gin of Sen’nyor, Patriarch of Munnel, Ac’Luxz of the Mali’Solaril Her Serene Highness, Sorise Munnel, Ac’Luxzi Kni’ich of Helious, Tauria, and Ruchess of Alterk and Lunderia, Magine of Vali’mae, Co’trine of Voclia, Cond’pess of Oblen, Vatoness of Achyae, Floyya & Sievis, Gine of Sen’nyor Matriarch of Munnel Her Excellency, Celaena Elrie, Aoen-Jirech’it of Helious. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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