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Law and Order in Saxum

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 Marshal Service (FMS)

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.

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.

Federal Department of Prisons (FDP)

Responsible for Saxum’s Federal prisons.

Tamarillo Rangers

The Tamarillo Rangers are a specialised law enforcement group found only in Tamarillo. They are authorised to enforce the law throughout the whole state of Tamarillo, operating between the Federal Marshal Service and Sheriff Departments. They are called upon for complex investigations that involve crossing multiple jurisdictions within Tamarillo. These investigations typically involve bandits and gangs who make use of Tamarillo’s vast open plains.

Sheriff Departments

Each State and Territory has the right to appoint its own Sheriffs, who, in turn, can appoint their own Sheriff’s Deputies to act as enforcement and security for their State’s Judiciary. This includes managing county jails, overseeing prison transfers, collecting taxes, and providing security for court. Sheriffs are responsible for a specific county, province, or city within their State or Territory. This varies depending on the region, such as Goldrock, Wheatstan, Tamarillo, and Fortune City. Like Marshals, Sheriffs can stand in for State Judges when an appointed State Judge is absent.

Police Departments

Police Departments operate in all regions except Tamarillo. They are responsible for maintaining law and order in specific towns or cities, and in the case of the capital, a district.

Independent Agencies

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

Laws of Saxum

The laws enforced across Saxum are derived from the Constitution and Bill of Rights of the United States of Saxum. These rights and laws have developed over time and are in place to uphold the rights and freedoms of the states and individuals of Saxum. A full copy of the Constitution and Bill of Rights can be found at the following link:

The Constitution and Bill of Rights

The Armed Forces of Saxum

The laws of Saxum are upheld by the various legal agencies mentioned above to protect Saxum’s ideals of freedom. However, it is the Army and Navy of Saxum that provide the nation with its security.

The states are not permitted to maintain standing armies of their own, but with the government's consent, they can raise mercenary companies to fight in foreign wars. Wealthy individuals with the consent of their states can also raise private mercenary companies, which are known to frequent foreign battlefields.

These mercenary companies follow the same ranks as the Army but tend to have their own uniforms, even though they are entitled to wear the same blue uniforms as the Federal Army.

The Navy is solely federal, as states are not permitted to maintain their own naval forces. Private companies, which are also forbidden from maintaining a Navy, have found workarounds by operating heavily defended ships. While these private ships are not comparable to the ships of the Federal Navy’s fleet, they are capable of deterring pirates on the high seas.

More information on the Armed Forces can be found here: The Armed Forces 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) ===
-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.
+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.
-* '''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 ===
+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.
-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.
+=== Federal Department of Prisons (FDP) ===
-* '''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 ===
+Responsible for Saxum’s Federal prisons.
-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.
+=== 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.
+The Tamarillo Rangers are a specialised law enforcement group found only in Tamarillo. They are authorised to enforce the law throughout the whole state of Tamarillo, operating between the Federal Marshal Service and Sheriff Departments. They are called upon for complex investigations that involve crossing multiple jurisdictions within Tamarillo. These investigations typically involve bandits and gangs who make use of Tamarillo’s vast open plains.
+=== Sheriff Departments ===
+Each State and Territory has the right to appoint its own Sheriffs, who, in turn, can appoint their own Sheriff’s Deputies to act as enforcement and security for their State’s Judiciary. This includes managing county jails, overseeing prison transfers, collecting taxes, and providing security for court. Sheriffs are responsible for a specific county, province, or city within their State or Territory. This varies depending on the region, such as Goldrock, Wheatstan, Tamarillo, and Fortune City. Like Marshals, Sheriffs can stand in for State Judges when an appointed State Judge is absent.
+=== Police Departments ===
+Police Departments operate in all regions except Tamarillo. They are responsible for maintaining law and order in specific towns or cities, and in the case of the capital, a district.
+=== Independent Agencies ===
+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 ==
+The laws enforced across Saxum are derived from the Constitution and Bill of Rights of the United States of Saxum. These rights and laws have developed over time and are in place to uphold the rights and freedoms of the states and individuals of Saxum. A full copy of the Constitution and Bill of Rights can be found at the following link:
+[[The_Constitution_and_Bill_of_Rights|The Constitution and Bill of Rights]]
+== The Armed Forces of Saxum ==
+The laws of Saxum are upheld by the various legal agencies mentioned above to protect Saxum’s ideals of freedom. However, it is the Army and Navy of Saxum that provide the nation with its security.
+The states are not permitted to maintain standing armies of their own, but with the government's consent, they can raise mercenary companies to fight in foreign wars. Wealthy individuals with the consent of their states can also raise private mercenary companies, which are known to frequent foreign battlefields.
+These mercenary companies follow the same ranks as the Army but tend to have their own uniforms, even though they are entitled to wear the same blue uniforms as the Federal Army.
+The Navy is solely federal, as states are not permitted to maintain their own naval forces. Private companies, which are also forbidden from maintaining a Navy, have found workarounds by operating heavily defended ships. While these private ships are not comparable to the ships of the Federal Navy’s fleet, they are capable of deterring pirates on the high seas.
+More information on the Armed Forces can be found here:
+[[The_Armed_Forces_of_Saxum|The Armed Forces of Saxum]]