Hyspian Census - 145

[The Kingdom of Hyspia 646]

THE HYSPIAN CENSUS

Of D.R. 145

NUESTRA CIUDAD QUERIDA
Issued on the 5th day of Veronica's Strength of the year of 145 D.R.

 

Introducción

As is the will of our Sovereigns, Xiomara I and Julian I, a census is set forth by the Grand Chancellor of the Sovereign State of Hyspia, Dante Fontesar. The forms of which are sent to every family and individual within Hyspia, young and old, to fill out as seen fit.

 

 

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Section One: The Hyspian Census

A. This census will last a total of twelve [12] Saints weeks before it is considered expired.

B. To be considered part of the census, you must hold a permanent address within Hyspia.

C. All heads of households will have one [1] Saints week to fill out a separate form, detailing who lives in their household.

• Each individual is required to fill out the census, even those part of a household.

 

 

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Section Two: Citizens' Rights

#1: Right to Vote and Hold Office

All Hyspian citizens have the right to participate in Hyspian governance by voting in Alcalde elections and seeking elected office.

Proviso #1.1: Requirements for Office

To run for Alcalde, a citizen cannot be below the age of 15, be in bad standing with the crown, or have a position on the Sovereign Council.

 

#2: Freedom of Speech and Assembly

All Hyspian citizens have the right to express their opinions freely, assemble peacefully, and petition the government for redress of grievances, with approval from the Alcalde. They do not, however, have protection from punishment if their opinions express threatening, blasphemous, or treasonous sentiment against the crown, the church, or the nation.

 

#3: Right to Due Process of Law

All Hyspian citizens accused of crimes have the right to be treated fairly and afforded legal protections, including the right to a “speedy” trial by a jury of their peers, the right to legal representation, and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.

 

#4: Right to Own Property

All Hyspian citizens have the right to own property, both land and other assets, within Hyspia. Unless expressly ordered by the crown, no-one but the land-owner or associates with the permission of the land-owner may make decisions regarding that land, or change it in any way.

 

#5: Right to Education

All Hyspian citizens have the right to access education, with La Escuela de Veronica as the official institution of education. Citizens must have the opportunity to develop their intellectual potential and contribute to Hyspian society.

 

#6: Right to Marriage

All Hyspian citizens have the right to the legal unification of individuals through the process of marriage, as recognized by the canonist church. Marriages conducted through any other religion are not officially recognized by the crown of Hyspia as valid, though there is no penalty for citizens who recognize non-canonist unions as valid.

Definition #6.1: Marriage

Marriage is a sacred and binding union consecrated by the authority of the Church, recognized and approved of by the Sovereignty as the sole means of establishing lawful partnerships between individuals. This covenant, performed through holy rites, confers spiritual blessings and legal responsibilities, including mutual obligations of loyalty, inheritance rights, and societal standing, as decreed by both divine law and the governing edicts of the realm. No marriage shall be deemed valid unless approved of by the Sovereign, solemnized within the Church, and sanctioned by its ordained clergy.

Definition #6.2: Civil Union

As per the secular decree of the Four Princes, those unions that are not between a man and a woman are still valid under Hyspian law as long as they are approved of by the Sovereign explicitly, solemnized within the Church, and sanctioned by its ordained clergy. It should be noted that these unions are not strictly considered “Marriages” by the crown, but instead are considered, “Civil Unions”. The difference is only in name, as they carry the same privileges and considerations under Hyspian Law.

Proviso #6.3: Dissolution of Marriage

The formal dissolution of a sacred marital union, granted only under exceptional circumstances as determined by the doctrines and authority of the Church, must be sanctioned by a Pontiff and the Sovereign of Hyspia. Upon approval, the union is annulled or dissolved, and the parties may be subject to additional spiritual penance or obligations as prescribed by the Church’s decrees. No separation shall be recognized by the sovereignty unless authorized through this holy process.

 

#7: Right to Adoption

All Hyspian citizens over the age of 20 have the right to adopt children, granting them full familial status and legal recognition, provided they have obtained the permission of both the Sovereign and the Justiciero. Citizens seeking to adopt must be in good standing with the Crown and Church, demonstrating their ability to provide for the child’s well-being. A formal petition must be submitted to the Justiciero, who, alongside the Sovereign, will review the case. This joint approval process ensures that the adoption aligns with the best interests of the child and serves the realm’s moral and social principles.

Proviso #7.1:

Adopted children within noble families are explicitly excluded from the right to inherit noble titles, estates, or any positions tied to noble lineage. Nobility is preserved strictly through bloodlines to maintain the continuity of ancestral heritage. If an adopted child is the last remaining member of a noble house, the noble line is deemed concluded, and its titles, estates, and responsibilities revert to the Crown for redistribution or resolution.

 

 

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Section Three: Closing Thoughts

The Hyspian Census will last for twelve [12] Saints weeks, before expiration and be open to responses for up to one [1] Saints week from now before being closed. Upon closing, contact will be made with those interested in work and the removal of citizen keys will take place for non-citizenry.

 

Individual Census Form Link

Head of Household Form Link

 

 

Signed,

 

HER SERENE HIGHNESS, Xiomara I, Sovereign of Hyspia, Duchess of Pacazu, Viscountess of Banderas, Baroness of Arenisca, Del’mar, Monterro, Campagnon, Sevilla and Ramonadora, Lady of Neuva Vida, La Dorada, Lady of Niseep, Gereon’s Hold and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Protector of the Farfolk, Matriarch of House de Pelear, 

Knight of the Order of the Prophetic Hill of Lorina, etcetera.

 

HIS SERENE HIGHNESS, Ser Julian I, Sovereign of Hyspia, Duke of Pacazu, Viscount of Banderas, Baron of Arenisca, Del’mar, Monterro, Campagnon Sevilla and Ramonadora, Lord of Neuva Vida, La Dorada, Lord of Niseep, Gereon’s Hold and Ciudad de Plata, Protector of the Hyspian People, Protector of the Farfolk, Patriarch of House de Pelear, Knight Comendador, 

The Volatile, 

The Tiger, The Rage Knight, etcetera.

HIS LORDSHIP, Dante Fontesar, Grand Chancellor of Hyspia, Baron of Farallón, Justiciero of Hyspia, The First Alcalde of La Dorada, Witness to the Wolf

Edited March 9, 2025 by The Sovereignty of Hyspia