Originally posted by LordImpact
I am going to summarize my views on the court as simply as possible, because this is just getting plain chaotic. I've used the US Constitution as a reference point for terminology and basic set-up plus the discussions we've had so far. A note: I am using the word Impeachment under its true meaning, which is a TRIAL held against an elected official who had broken the law. Impeachment is NOT REMOVAL FROM OFFICE as I am using it.
I am going to summarize my views on the court as simply as possible, because this is just getting plain chaotic. I've used the US Constitution as a reference point for terminology and basic set-up plus the discussions we've had so far. A note: I am using the word Impeachment under its true meaning, which is a TRIAL held against an elected official who had broken the law. Impeachment is NOT REMOVAL FROM OFFICE as I am using it.

cool....impeachment = indictment....yeah!
Originally posted by LordImpact
1. The judicial power of the nation of Apolytonia is to be vested in the High Court of Apolytonia. The 5 judges of this court shall hold their office during good behavior (that means that the judges are acting responsibly as both citizens and judges). Judges are to be appointed by the President, and sworn in pending approval from Ministers (2/3 majority) and a simple majority vote from the people (50% + 1).
[EDIT] Judges will hold their position as long as they are willing and able [/EDIT]
1. The judicial power of the nation of Apolytonia is to be vested in the High Court of Apolytonia. The 5 judges of this court shall hold their office during good behavior (that means that the judges are acting responsibly as both citizens and judges). Judges are to be appointed by the President, and sworn in pending approval from Ministers (2/3 majority) and a simple majority vote from the people (50% + 1).
[EDIT] Judges will hold their position as long as they are willing and able [/EDIT]

Originally posted by LordImpact
2. Judicial power is restricted to enforcement of the Constitution of the Nation of Apolytonia including any and all Amendments and the Laws of Apolytonia (this includes polling, the powers of elected officials, and ANYTHING else written in the constitution or in written law). All Cases, with the exception of polls, must be brought before the court.
2. Judicial power is restricted to enforcement of the Constitution of the Nation of Apolytonia including any and all Amendments and the Laws of Apolytonia (this includes polling, the powers of elected officials, and ANYTHING else written in the constitution or in written law). All Cases, with the exception of polls, must be brought before the court.

Just to clarify, I think you are saying, not they go out and make sure everyone is following the constitution, but when they are asked to decide a dispute they have the power to make that decision based on the constitution.
I think with regards to polling, someone needs to bring a discrepancy to the court's attention, not the court monitor all polls, but I can be flexible, assuming you refer to polls that actually impact the game, not feeler polls posted by minister's or anyone else.
Originally posted by LordImpact
3. The justices reserve the right to refuse to try a case. Pending trial, ALL justices will convein to hear arguements from prosection and defense. After both sides present their cases, the judges will decide on weather the case has merit.
3. The justices reserve the right to refuse to try a case. Pending trial, ALL justices will convein to hear arguements from prosection and defense. After both sides present their cases, the judges will decide on weather the case has merit.

Perhaps, both sides need to submit briefs and then if the justices require it, a hearing can be held to question both sides.
Originally posted by LordImpact
4. In the event of a trail, 3 judges, no more, will preside. One judge is to be declared the Lead Justice. The trial, which will be held in a chat environment, will be moderated by the Lead Justice, who speaks for the court. The Lead Justice is the only agent of the court allowed to speak in the public room. all 3 justices will be present in a seperate closed room where they can discuss the trial in peace. A chat log will be kept from start of trail to finish and posted publicly upon the trials completion. The chat log of the Judges room will remain private to the court and elected officials, but can be requeted by said officials at any time for private viewing. Judiciary logs are also admissable in trial where use is warranted. When a trial is finished, the judges will decide on the means of passing judgement, weather it be by jury or otherwise. Justices are required to submit a summary of their decision
4. In the event of a trail, 3 judges, no more, will preside. One judge is to be declared the Lead Justice. The trial, which will be held in a chat environment, will be moderated by the Lead Justice, who speaks for the court. The Lead Justice is the only agent of the court allowed to speak in the public room. all 3 justices will be present in a seperate closed room where they can discuss the trial in peace. A chat log will be kept from start of trail to finish and posted publicly upon the trials completion. The chat log of the Judges room will remain private to the court and elected officials, but can be requeted by said officials at any time for private viewing. Judiciary logs are also admissable in trial where use is warranted. When a trial is finished, the judges will decide on the means of passing judgement, weather it be by jury or otherwise. Justices are required to submit a summary of their decision
Originally posted by LordImpact
5. Polls are subject to review by the 3 memebrs of the court and a decision on officiality and whether they adhear to the laws of the constitution will be decided amongst the judges.
5. Polls are subject to review by the 3 memebrs of the court and a decision on officiality and whether they adhear to the laws of the constitution will be decided amongst the judges.
Originally posted by LordImpact
6. In the event of an Impeachment, a trial will be held after the case is reviewed. (see section 4 for trial standards). After the trial is completed, a thread and poll will be set up by the Lead Justice on the case in which the citizenry of Apolytonia votes on weather the Accused is guilty or not guilty. If the Accused is found Guilty by 2/3 majority, he is to be removed from office immediately including any and all aides he has appointed. If he is found Not Guilty, all charges against him are to be dropped, and he cannot be tried for the same crime again.
6. In the event of an Impeachment, a trial will be held after the case is reviewed. (see section 4 for trial standards). After the trial is completed, a thread and poll will be set up by the Lead Justice on the case in which the citizenry of Apolytonia votes on weather the Accused is guilty or not guilty. If the Accused is found Guilty by 2/3 majority, he is to be removed from office immediately including any and all aides he has appointed. If he is found Not Guilty, all charges against him are to be dropped, and he cannot be tried for the same crime again.
Originally posted by LordImpact
7. Justices may be removed from their seat via Impeachment trial following the rules stated above.
7. Justices may be removed from their seat via Impeachment trial following the rules stated above.

Originally posted by LordImpact
8. Should it be discovered that a Minister or other elected official has been attempting to sway a justices decisions, they will be impeached as well as the jusice should it be proven necessary. (if the justice complies to the ministers demands)
8. Should it be discovered that a Minister or other elected official has been attempting to sway a justices decisions, they will be impeached as well as the jusice should it be proven necessary. (if the justice complies to the ministers demands)

Originally posted by LordImpact
9. Should it be discovered that 3 or more of the seated justices are acting in a manner unbefitting a member of their office or beyond their power, the entire court is to be dissolved after a 2/3 majority vote by the citizens of Apolytonia and a new court is to be selected.
9. Should it be discovered that 3 or more of the seated justices are acting in a manner unbefitting a member of their office or beyond their power, the entire court is to be dissolved after a 2/3 majority vote by the citizens of Apolytonia and a new court is to be selected.
Originally posted by LordImpact
10. Rulings made by the justices without a jury or poll, are eligable for appeal. In the event of an appeal, the two justices, who did not sit on the case, will hear arguments and decide weather or not the findings of the court are in error. For a ruling to be in error, both justices must unanimously agree.
10. Rulings made by the justices without a jury or poll, are eligable for appeal. In the event of an appeal, the two justices, who did not sit on the case, will hear arguments and decide weather or not the findings of the court are in error. For a ruling to be in error, both justices must unanimously agree.
Originally posted by LordImpact
11. The organizational structure of this court will be decided on by the Justices of this court alone.
The High Court of Apolyton is an istrument of the governemnt which enforces and interprits the Constitution and the law of the land. The court is not above the law.
11. The organizational structure of this court will be decided on by the Justices of this court alone.
The High Court of Apolyton is an istrument of the governemnt which enforces and interprits the Constitution and the law of the land. The court is not above the law.

Good work.
I don't agree on every issue, but certainly its workable.
The only issue that would need to be discussed, is whether theyy can be in party, and subscribe to, post on, start up threads having to do with political matters, i.e., polls, campaigns, elections, amendments....I think they need to remain out of these to stay independent and also to not become too influentail.
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