Judges

Number: A minimum of three (3) judges will be necessary to conduct any trial. The Judge Pool will include all volunteers for this position, and three will be randomly selected for each trial.

Duties: Duties will include:

• Assisting grand jury in preparation of Indictments, if requested;
• Sitting as one of three in a trial, will, by majority, determine
•             sufficiency of evidence to be present;
•             Respond with questions by Accused, Accuser or Jury;
•             Relay Jury questions to the Accuser, or Accused;
• Formulate Final Verdict, based upon Jury Verdict (They shall not have the authority to overturn verdicts, only to formulate final wording);

Requirements: Should have basic understanding of law, preferably Common Law, though an understanding of the administrative law system will suffice, so long as it is not assumed to be governing.  Should be available daily during any proceeding to which they are assigned.

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