Interstate Law Branch
The Interstate Law Branch of the Exterior Bureau studies comparative law in general and the laws of foreign states in particular.
Offices
Office of the Chief of Interstate Law
The Office of the Chief of Interstate Law is the main organ through which the branch is run day-to-day.
Schools
Interstate Law School
The Interstate Law School provides Fortressian lawyers and legal experts with additional training in the laws and legal systems of foreign states.
Sections
Interstate Civil Law Section
The Interstate Civil Law Section studies the civil law of foreign countries, and maintains a cadre of lawyers to litigate on the Principality's behalf should it or its interests be subject to civil litigation in a foreign state.
Interstate Criminal Law Section
The Interstate Criminal Law Section studies the criminal law of foreign countries, and maintains a cadre of lawyers to litigate on the Principality's behalf should it or its interests be subject to criminal charges in a foreign state.
Interstate Extradition Section
The Interstate Extradition Section studies the extradition law and treaties of foreign countries, and maintains a cadre of lawyers to litigate on the Principality's behalf should the government desire the extradition of one or more individuals.
Interstate Patent and Copyright Section
The Interstate Patent and Copyright Section studies the Patent and Copyright law of foreign countries, and maintains a cadre of lawyers to litigate on the Principality's behalf in matters involving the breach of patents and copyrights.
Services
Foreign Law Translation and Archive Service
The Foreign Law Translation and Archive Service maintains a collection of the laws and legal rulings of foreign states, translating them when necessary so they are easily accessible by the lawyers of the Exterior Bureau.