New Republic Justice Department

Associate Minister of Justice
Raikov Drenn

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The NRJD is an executive department of the Ministry of State. It is split into three branches—judicial, prosecutorial, and defence. All three work to serve truth, the law and order. Judicial Officers that hear cases and the Republic Counselors that prosecute cases on behalf of the New Republic must be confirmed by the Senate. A defence counselor will be appointed if a defendant cannot obtain another.

Judicial Officers, or judges, hear cases on behalf of the New Republic. They impartially evaluate evidence, rule on matters of procedure, and independently determine the outcome of cases. Some serve as mediators, working to prevent conflicts from escalating to crimes.

Prosecuting counselors, known as Republic Counselors, are the New Republic state attorneys. They work with the Associate Minister for the public interest through presenting advocacy and prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the New Republic.

Defence counselors independently represent their clients to the best of their ability, ensuring defendants' fair say. Defence counselors on staff are appointed to serve the defendant's interests when a defendant does not obtain private representation. Some volunteer their services to clients unable to find other representation.

To report criminal charges, please fill out the form here: http://www.new-republic.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=52327

Grade	Pay	Judicial Officers	Prosecuting Counsel	Defence Counsel
C-2	1,400,000	Chief Justice	Chief Republic Counselor	Chief Public Defender
C-1	1,200,000	Justice	Deputy Chief Republic Counselor	Deputy Chief Public Defender
O-6	1,000,000	Associate Justice	Republic Counselor	Public Defender
O-5	900,000	Judge	Deputy Republic Counselor	Deputy Public Defender
O-4	800,000	Magistrate	Assistant Republic Counselor	Assistant Public Defender
O-3	720,000	Commissioner	Junior Republic Counselor	Junior Public Defender
O-2	650,000	Arbiter	Journeyman Republic Counselor	Journeyman Public Defender
O-1	600,000	Mediator	Apprentice Republic Counselor	Apprentice Public Defender
—	0	Volunteer Mediator	—	Volunteer Defence Counselor

List of New Republic qualified judges:

Magistrate Mazzic Cron
Magistrate Lobacca Varss
Magistrate Dirk Winters
Commissioner Morden Veritas

Judges may preside over and serve on judicial commissions for crimes of any level and approve arrest warrants and indictments. Magistrates will ordinarily serve as presiding judicial officer over Class III crimes and lower, serve on judicial commissions for crimes of any level, and may approve arrest warrants and indictments. Commissioners may preside over Class IV crimes and lower and serve on judicial commissions for crimes of Class II and lower.

Class I crimes are the highest; Class I-III are serious crimes & felonies, Class IV are misdemeanour's, and Class V, the lowest are infractions. Felonies bar convicts from holding office.
The Justice Department also offers a Mediation and Arbitration service. If you have a conflict or a problem with another New Republic citizen, please contact the Associate Minister of Justice, Raikov Drenn, for further assistance. A judge who retires from regular duty may be retained provided the judge maintains all other requirements to serve as a Judge.

List of New Republic judges emeritus:
Justice Emeritus Phymp Mindano
Judge Emeritus Tal Hragon
Judge Emeritus Nat Dues
Judge Emritus Husqr Dara


Prosecutors:
Chief Republic Counselor Ayy D`oria
Deputy Chief Republic Counselor Chi Fo
Journeyman Republic Counselor Rodda Rovig


The Justice Department also offers defence services for those unable to obtain other representation:
Volunteer Defence Counselor Airea Ski'tak
Volunteer Defence Counselor Vero Ecrios


Associate Ministers of Justice
1st Associate Minister of Justice Gryffyn Grayurra Y10D102—Y11D103
2nd Associate Minister of Justice Raikov Drenn Y11D103-present\\