Magistrate

## Overview

Magistrates help preside
over the Lower Court of Kryta. They are
scholars of Krytan jurisprudence and are deeply involved with the
administration of the Ministry’s judicial functions. When a Ministry Guardsman,
Shining Blade, or Seraph arrest a Krytan citizen for criminal actions, the next
step in the legal procedure is for the accused party to be presented before the
Lower Court, where a Magistrate will preside. In addition, Magistrates handle
civil matters such as issuing permits and certifications, attending to requests
for citizenship, and acting as official notaries of the realm. When not presiding, a Magistrate may also serve as
legal representatives in civil and criminal trials. This is a crucial role in
the underbelly and backroom of the Ministry and legislation.  The Magistrate role is influential in its
ability to lobby of legislation and allows a lot of flexibility and discretion.

Magistrates, Junior Magistrates, and the Arbiter occupy what is the Judicial Branch of the Ministry. Together, they convene and possess a singular vote on the legislature at closed session. The Arbiter will voice this vote.

## Arbiter

The Arbiter is an experienced Magistrate that is appointed by the Vice Legate with counsel from the Ministry. The Arbiter shall serve in good behavior or until unable to perform the duties of their office. They shall have judicial authority to preside over Major Crimes against Kryta and/or any crimes that constitute a High Court trial as established by legislation. They shall also serve on the Supreme Court when a session is called by the Ministers or at the behest of the Vice Legate to arbitrate and interpret the legislation put forth by the Ministry in practice.

**Current Arbiter:**

* Tyrinnis Sylvante

**Former Arbiters:**

* Mouna Kazmi
* Tylen Aguillard

## Roster (By Seniority)

* Sol Arbriel - Colossus, 1327
* Ornand Carson - Zephyr, 1330
* Tyrinnis Sylvante (KitOnlyHuman.6807) - Scion, 1330
* Eleanor Volundir - (TBA)

## Duties

  Preside over civil and
 criminal cases held by the Lower Court and assist in the organization and
 recordkeeping of those trials.
 Respond to legal requests
 by providing interviews to applicants and updating applicable files.
 Act as lawyers or legal counsel
 when requested.
 Advise Ministers in legal
 matters and provide expertise to legislative issues.
 Ministry Guard, and Shining Blade guilds and assist them with any needed
 legal RP.
 Help facilitate, create,
 and drive engaging roleplay for the Lower Court.
 Post a character profile
 on the [KM] forums and keep it current.
 Advertise your events on
 the [KM] forums and post them on the calendar.
 Attend at least two
 scheduled events per month, and wear the [KM] guild tag during Ministry-related
 roleplay.
 Join the [KM] OOC Discord channel.

## Appointment

A player who wants to be a Magistrate must first submit an application as a Junior Magistrate.

## Requirements

* Possess the ability and time to invest a moderate level of IC and OOC participation both in-game, out of game, and on the [KM] forums.

* Possess a good OOC reputation and history.

* Human character with Krytan citizenship & residency, and no public ties to shady or questionable activities or organizations.

* Not currently serving with the Ministry Guard, Shining Blade, or Seraph from an IC perception.
* Proficient grasp of legal concepts from an IC standpoint, or the ambition to learn.