III. Investigations

A. Categories

i. Criminal
These investigations are led by the judicial branch. The legislative branch may have involvement in executing punishments determined by judicial officials however, they are excluded from determining these punishments or investigating criminal activity under optimal circumstances. When aislings are suspected of committing crimes defined by Mileth Law, these investigations establish jurisdiction, guilt and assign punishments. This includes on scene investigations.

ii. Misconduct
These investigations are led by the originating branch, and required when possible. When officials are suspected of violating Mileth Law, these investigations determine the extent and may result in ordering punishments. Some investigations may require substitution to achieve superiority over a ranking officer. Other laws may define their own process where substitution may be unnecessary or omitted.

B. Limitations

i. Timespan
All investigations must not be opened for longer than one moon, except where necessary and including an update indicating this beforehand. 

Investigations may require waiting for aislings to respond or become available, with evidence or other reasons.
If an investigation lasts longer than the lead official's term, they are responsible for finding a replacement, including any aislings required for substitution.

ii. Evidence
All investigations require communicating with the involved parties.

The subject must be properly identified, within statute of limitations, and jurisdiction established as defined by Mileth Law.

Evidence collected must establish guilt which is subjective in nature; reviews are encouraged in cases where sufficiency is questioned.