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Law and Order in Saxum

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	Saxum has Federal, State, Municipal, and Independent Legal organisations that, in theory, operate to maintain law and order across the nation. The most well-known legal agencies are:		Saxum has Federal, State, Municipal, and Independent Legal organisations that, in theory, operate to maintain law and order across the nation. The most well-known legal agencies are:

			=== Federal Department of Justice (FDJ) ===

			The '''Federal Department of Justice (FDJ)''' is the executive arm of Saxum’s federal legal system, responsible for enforcing federal law and overseeing legal compliance across all states and territories, including the Caldera. It operates under the direction of the '''Attorney General of Saxum''', who serves as the chief legal officer of the federal government.

			The FDJ supervises federal law enforcement agencies, provides legal guidance to government officials, and issues formal opinions on contracts, jurisdiction, and the interpretation of Saxum law. While the department does not preside over trials, its opinions carry weight in federal courts and may be cited in legal proceedings to clarify matters of enforceability or compliance.

			The department also maintains channels of communication with remote territories, such as wired telegraph lines and official correspondence through the Federal Post Office, ensuring that federal law is consistently applied even in frontier regions.

			Current Leadership
			The current Attorney General, '''Eleanor Hardwick''', is based in Fortune City. She is recognised for her meticulous and impartial approach to legal interpretation and oversees the FDJ’s operations, providing guidance on matters ranging from civil contracts to criminal enforcement. Under her direction, the FDJ has taken an active role in advising civic bodies, such as Camp Hope, on lawful obligations and federal compliance, reinforcing the authority of federal law in Saxum’s more remote regions.

	=== Federal Marshal Service (FMS) ===		=== Federal Marshal Service (FMS) ===
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	[[The_Court_System_of_Saxum\|The Court System of Saxum]]		[[The_Court_System_of_Saxum\|The Court System of Saxum]]


	== Laws of Saxum ==		== Laws of Saxum ==

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	There are numerous independent organisations that contract with both the federal and state courts. These agencies take on various contracts to act on behalf of the court, including tasks such as bounty hunting, debt collection, private security, and more.		There are numerous independent organisations that contract with both the federal and state courts. These agencies take on various contracts to act on behalf of the court, including tasks such as bounty hunting, debt collection, private security, and more.

			=== The Court System of Saxum ===
			The Court System of Saxum is divided into State and Federal levels. County and State Courts handle local and serious cases, while the Federal Court System, including District Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court, oversees national matters. Judges are appointed by the President and confirmed by the House of Elders. Read more here:

			[[The_Court_System_of_Saxum\|The Court System of Saxum]]


	== Laws of Saxum ==		== Laws of Saxum ==

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-== Law and Order Among the Wanderers ==
+== Law and Order in Saxum ==
-The legal practices of the Wanderers are largely informal, rooted in the customs and traditions of individual communities. In contrast to the formal legal system imposed by Saxum’s Church and state, the Wanderers rely on localized systems of governance or no system at all, depending on the community. While some may follow ancient practices or even make use of self-styled "justice" systems, others live by a loose set of ethical principles derived from their understanding of The Divine.
+Saxum has Federal, State, Municipal, and Independent Legal organisations that, in theory, operate to maintain law and order across the nation. The most well-known legal agencies are:
-=== The Legal Relationship with the Saxum Authorities ===
+=== Federal Marshal Service (FMS) ===
-* '''Persecution and Oppression''': Wanderers have often been targeted by the Saxum authorities for their non-conformity, facing threats of violence, displacement, and even prosecution. Many have been driven out of villages or forced to practice their faith in secret to avoid punishment.
+The FMS acts as the enforcement and security arm of the Federal Judiciary, Saxum’s legal system. There is one Marshal for each State, one Marshal for Fortune City, and one Marshal for all territories of the Caldera.
-=== Internal Governance Among the Wanderers ===
+Each Marshal has the authority to deputise any Citizen of Saxum, as they see fit, to assist in carrying out their duties. Some of these Deputy Marshals can be hired by the FMS to be permanent staff. The FMS has jurisdiction in all States and Territories of Saxum. Marshals can also act as a Federal Judge in the absence of an appointed Federal Judge.
-* '''Community-Led Dispute Resolution''': Many Wanderer communities use forms of mediation or arbitration for settling disputes. Leaders, whether they are elders or charismatic figures, may serve as mediators, with decisions based on tradition, common sense, or interpretations of divine will.
+=== Federal Department of Prisons (FDP) ===
-=== Role of the Church in Law Enforcement ===
+Responsible for Saxum’s Federal prisons.
-* '''Religious Trials and Inquisitions''': It is not uncommon for the Church to hold trials or inquests into alleged heretical practices, where those accused of wandering too far from the established faith may face persecution, punishment, or even execution.
+=== Tamarillo Rangers ===
-* '''Social and Legal Pressure''': The Church exerts both social and legal pressure to ensure that its interpretation of the Divine remains dominant. This includes efforts to suppress unauthorized practices by labeling them criminal or dangerous, as well as exerting political influence to pass laws that restrict the freedom of non-conformists.

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== Law and Order Among the Wanderers ==

The legal practices of the Wanderers are largely informal, rooted in the customs and traditions of individual communities. In contrast to the formal legal system imposed by Saxum’s Church and state, the Wanderers rely on localized systems of governance or no system at all, depending on the community. While some may follow ancient practices or even make use of self-styled "justice" systems, others live by a loose set of ethical principles derived from their understanding of The Divine.

=== The Legal Relationship with the Saxum Authorities ===
The Saxum authorities, including the Church, have consistently sought to regulate and restrict the activities of the Wanderers, often labeling their practices as heretical, unlawful, or dangerous. In many cases, Wanderers are at odds with the Church and the state due to their rejection of formalized religious and legal systems.

* '''Persecution and Oppression''': Wanderers have often been targeted by the Saxum authorities for their non-conformity, facing threats of violence, displacement, and even prosecution. Many have been driven out of villages or forced to practice their faith in secret to avoid punishment.
* '''Legal Repression''': The Saxum government, through its religious arm, actively works to root out “illegal” religious practices. This includes monitoring new belief systems or practices that may gain traction among the population, enforcing laws that suppress unapproved worship, and cracking down on groups perceived as a threat to the established order.

=== Internal Governance Among the Wanderers ===
While the Wanderers do not have a unified legal structure, individual communities may develop their own methods of handling disputes, ensuring safety, and maintaining order within their ranks. These systems are diverse and can vary widely from one group to another.

* '''Community-Led Dispute Resolution''': Many Wanderer communities use forms of mediation or arbitration for settling disputes. Leaders, whether they are elders or charismatic figures, may serve as mediators, with decisions based on tradition, common sense, or interpretations of divine will.
* '''Unlawful Acts''': Despite their informal nature, some Wanderer groups do have ways of dealing with crimes within their community, particularly if the acts are seen as violating the core tenets of their beliefs. Punishments can range from exile to more severe forms of retribution, though these are rare and highly dependent on the community.

=== Role of the Church in Law Enforcement ===
The Church of Saxum plays a significant role in the enforcement of laws concerning religious practices and social order in Saxum. Given that the Church sees itself as the rightful authority on matters of faith, its influence extends into the realm of law enforcement, particularly in religious and moral matters.

* '''Religious Trials and Inquisitions''': It is not uncommon for the Church to hold trials or inquests into alleged heretical practices, where those accused of wandering too far from the established faith may face persecution, punishment, or even execution.
* '''Social and Legal Pressure''': The Church exerts both social and legal pressure to ensure that its interpretation of the Divine remains dominant. This includes efforts to suppress unauthorized practices by labeling them criminal or dangerous, as well as exerting political influence to pass laws that restrict the freedom of non-conformists.