Edict Of The Lord High Sheriff

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Edict of the Lord High Sheriff

 

Issued and confirmed by His Royal Highness, William Horen III:

 

 

At the will of His Royal Highness, William Horen III The Right Honourable Count Auvian Valois is hereby declared the sole and legitimate Lord High Sheriff of the Great Kingdom Oren, a title to be held by him in trust to the Royal Crown of Oren.

 

This Edict establishes the title of Lord High Sheriff of the Kingdom of Oren at the will of His Majesty of the Holy Oren King William Horen III. The office of Lord High Sheriff is hereby trusted with the responsibilities of the enforcement of the Empire’s laws across the Kingdom of Oren. The Office of the Lord High Sheriff will now ensure the punishment of law breakers throughout the Kingdom of Oren, with the responsibility to control the Kingdom of Oren's Law and Order.

 

Section I

 

Rights and Powers

 

 

I. The Lord High Sheriff hereby has the right and power to place under arrest nobility that are or are under the rank of Duke and their female equivalent without warrant and place in confinement until judged.

 

II. The Lord High Sheriff hereby has the right and power to arrest Nobility from Marquess to Duke and their female equivalent but must have a written warrant signed himself stating the reasons why said nobility is under arrest, once arrested said nobility is to be placed in confinement until judged.

 

III .The Lord High Sheriff hereby has the right and power to appoint Sheriffs in Duchies and other provinces of the Holy Oren Empire to ensure the Emperors peace is kept, said Sheriffs have the power of the Lord High Sheriff but confined to the Duchy or Province they are assigned to

 

IV. The Lord High Sheriff has the right and power to place bounties on wanted criminals in any Duchy or Province of the Holy Oren Empire

 

V. The Lord High Sheriff hereby has the right and power to appoint bounty hunter to assist in the capture or death of wanted criminals in all Duchies and Provinces of the Holy Oren Empire

 

VI. The Lord High Sheriff has the right and power to take command of the forces of any and all military orders from footmen to knights, low ranks to officers with the exception of the Grand Marshal and Grand Knight, If a sufficient reason is supplied.

 

VII. The Lord High Sheriff has the right and power to seize any and all kinds of property to weapons and Armour to houses and shops, the Lord High Sheriff may only seize with a warrant and it must be only to criminals that are convicted of a crime.

 

VIII.  The Lord High Sheriff has the ability to create new laws and abolish old laws, if granted permission by the King or Ruling party of Oren.

 

 

Section II

 

Duties

 

 

 

I. The Lord High Sheriff has the duty to uphold the laws and customs of the Holy Oren Empire within all Duchies and Provinces of the Empire.

 

II. The Lord High Sheriff has the duty to uphold the Emperors peace in all Duchies and Provinces of the Holy Oren Empire.

 

III. The Lord High Sheriff has the duty to assist the Lord High Treasurer in the activity of tax collection this duty is shared with all Sheriffs of the Duchies and Provinces of the Holy Oren Empire.

 

IV. The Lord High Sheriff has the duty to uphold the image of justice throughout the Empire and must keep the ideals of Law and Order.

 

V. The Lord High Sheriff has the duty to assist other members of the Privy Councils in their duties such as the Lord High Treasurer, The Grand Knight and The Grand Marshal, but not undertake any of their roles.

 

VI. The Lord High Sheriff can determine the punishment for any guilty party.

 

VII. The Lord High Sheriff has the duty to ensure all law breakers or innocent parties receive a fair trial.

 

 

Section III

 

The Privy Council

 

 

The Holder of the title Lord High Sheriff of of Oren shall have the right to participate in meetings of the Privy Council, and shall be considered a Privy Councilor of the Holy Kingdom. In addition, the High Sheriff shall advise the King and his designated subordinates in all matters which concern his duties.

 

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