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The '''Xeer''' is technically the supreme court of the Pillow Fortress, but as all other courts, with the exception of courts-martial, are organizationally subordinate to it, the Xeer is essentially the entire judicial branch of the Principality. The current number of justices of the Xeer, not including any inferior court, is five: one chief justice and four associate justices. | The '''Xeer''' is technically the supreme court of the Pillow Fortress, but as all other courts, with the exception of courts-martial, are organizationally subordinate to it, the Xeer is essentially the entire judicial branch of the Principality. The current number of justices of the Xeer, not including any inferior court, is five: one chief justice and four associate justices. | ||
==Inferior Courts== | |||
As it would be impossible for one court of five individuals to handle all civil and criminal cases that may arise within the Principality, several inferior courts have been established to adjudicate disputes. | As it would be impossible for one court of five individuals to handle all civil and criminal cases that may arise within the Principality, several inferior courts have been established to adjudicate disputes. | ||
===Appellate Courts=== | |||
[[Appellate Courts|Appellate courts]] hear appeals from all courts inferior to them. This consists of the vast majority of courts in the Pillow Fortress. The only place left to appeal after an appellate court is the Xeer itself. | [[Appellate Courts|Appellate courts]] hear appeals from all courts inferior to them. This consists of the vast majority of courts in the Pillow Fortress. The only place left to appeal after an appellate court is the Xeer itself. | ||
====Human Rights Courts==== | |||
[[Human Rights Courts|Human rights courts]] handle legal cases arising from alleged violations of one or more of the human rights guaranteed by either the [[State Charter]] or the [[Constitution]]. | [[Human Rights Courts|Human rights courts]] handle legal cases arising from alleged violations of one or more of the human rights guaranteed by either the [[State Charter]] or the [[Constitution]]. | ||
====Inter-Provincial Courts==== | |||
[[Inter-Provincial Courts|Inter-provincial courts]] handle cases arising from conflicts between provincial governments, or organizations, individuals, or groups located across two or more provinces, and only if such cases cannot be adjudicated via identical provincial laws, regulations, or policies. | [[Inter-Provincial Courts|Inter-provincial courts]] handle cases arising from conflicts between provincial governments, or organizations, individuals, or groups located across two or more provinces, and only if such cases cannot be adjudicated via identical provincial laws, regulations, or policies. | ||
====Provincial and Local Courts==== | |||
[[Provincial and Local Courts|Provincial and local courts]] are the most common courts, and the ones any given citizen is most likely to interact with, handling the vast majority of criminal and civil cases. | [[Provincial and Local Courts|Provincial and local courts]] are the most common courts, and the ones any given citizen is most likely to interact with, handling the vast majority of criminal and civil cases. | ||
=====Arbitration Courts===== | |||
[[Arbitration Courts|Arbitration courts]] are an expedited service for resolving small civil claims. Arbitration is only available if all parties are informed of the binding nature of its decisions and agree to abide by any rulings. In return, the legal process is sped up considerably relative to the provincial and local courts. | [[Arbitration Courts|Arbitration courts]] are an expedited service for resolving small civil claims. Arbitration is only available if all parties are informed of the binding nature of its decisions and agree to abide by any rulings. In return, the legal process is sped up considerably relative to the provincial and local courts. | ||
===Client State Dispute Court of Review=== | |||
The [[Client State Disputes Court of Review]] is a special court, inferior to the Xeer but not the appellate courts, which handles cases arising between the government of the Pillow Fortress or its citizens and the government or citizens of a [[Client State|client state]] or the officers of a [[Client Non-State Entity|client non-state entity]]. This court does not rule on the outcome of any given case, but rather determines if the case has merit, and if so is it to be tried in the courts of the client state or in those of the Principality, and what if any special measures may or may not be enacted to ensure a fair dealing. | The [[Client State Disputes Court of Review]] is a special court, inferior to the Xeer but not the appellate courts, which handles cases arising between the government of the Pillow Fortress or its citizens and the government or citizens of a [[Client State|client state]] or the officers of a [[Client Non-State Entity|client non-state entity]]. This court does not rule on the outcome of any given case, but rather determines if the case has merit, and if so is it to be tried in the courts of the client state or in those of the Principality, and what if any special measures may or may not be enacted to ensure a fair dealing. | ||
===Interstate Claims Court of Review=== | |||
The [[Interstate Claims Court of Review]] is a special court, inferior to the Xeer but not the appellate courts, which handles cases arising between foreign nationals and citizens and subjects of the Pillow Fortress. As with the Client State Disputes Court of Review, this court does not rule on the outcome of any given case, but rather determines if the case has merit, and if so what court should it be brought before. | The [[Interstate Claims Court of Review]] is a special court, inferior to the Xeer but not the appellate courts, which handles cases arising between foreign nationals and citizens and subjects of the Pillow Fortress. As with the Client State Disputes Court of Review, this court does not rule on the outcome of any given case, but rather determines if the case has merit, and if so what court should it be brought before. | ||
Revision as of 14:46, 13 June 2021
The Xeer is technically the supreme court of the Pillow Fortress, but as all other courts, with the exception of courts-martial, are organizationally subordinate to it, the Xeer is essentially the entire judicial branch of the Principality. The current number of justices of the Xeer, not including any inferior court, is five: one chief justice and four associate justices.
Inferior Courts
As it would be impossible for one court of five individuals to handle all civil and criminal cases that may arise within the Principality, several inferior courts have been established to adjudicate disputes.
Appellate Courts
Appellate courts hear appeals from all courts inferior to them. This consists of the vast majority of courts in the Pillow Fortress. The only place left to appeal after an appellate court is the Xeer itself.
Human Rights Courts
Human rights courts handle legal cases arising from alleged violations of one or more of the human rights guaranteed by either the State Charter or the Constitution.
Inter-Provincial Courts
Inter-provincial courts handle cases arising from conflicts between provincial governments, or organizations, individuals, or groups located across two or more provinces, and only if such cases cannot be adjudicated via identical provincial laws, regulations, or policies.
Provincial and Local Courts
Provincial and local courts are the most common courts, and the ones any given citizen is most likely to interact with, handling the vast majority of criminal and civil cases.
Arbitration Courts
Arbitration courts are an expedited service for resolving small civil claims. Arbitration is only available if all parties are informed of the binding nature of its decisions and agree to abide by any rulings. In return, the legal process is sped up considerably relative to the provincial and local courts.
Client State Dispute Court of Review
The Client State Disputes Court of Review is a special court, inferior to the Xeer but not the appellate courts, which handles cases arising between the government of the Pillow Fortress or its citizens and the government or citizens of a client state or the officers of a client non-state entity. This court does not rule on the outcome of any given case, but rather determines if the case has merit, and if so is it to be tried in the courts of the client state or in those of the Principality, and what if any special measures may or may not be enacted to ensure a fair dealing.
Interstate Claims Court of Review
The Interstate Claims Court of Review is a special court, inferior to the Xeer but not the appellate courts, which handles cases arising between foreign nationals and citizens and subjects of the Pillow Fortress. As with the Client State Disputes Court of Review, this court does not rule on the outcome of any given case, but rather determines if the case has merit, and if so what court should it be brought before.