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Legal Counsel Act (Article I)
Preface:
This law therein states the responsibility and obligation of the Mileth government to provide counsel for those charged of crimes under Milethean law. The counselors provided shall be volunteer Mileth officials with well knowledge of MIleth Law. The duty of these counselors is to manage their own cases, facilitate a fair and speedy trial, and represent their side through a trial presided by a Mileth judge. The counselors of Mileth will be managed by a senior elected offical, the Mileth lead counselor.
I.) Cases:
Every appointed counselor is expected to manage his/her own case load. Each case is given by:
- the request of a Mileth citizen charged of crime
- the request of the lead counselor
- the request of a judge
Case will be represented on either the prosecution ( at the request of the presiding judge) or defense sides.
Each counselor has the right to accept or reject any cases presented to them.
II.) Counselors:
A. Appointment:
a.) Qualifications: Must currently hold any office higher than Respected citizen, and has demostrated fluent ability in Mileth Law.
b.) Application: Send a letter to the lead counselor stating any office you have previously held, and reasons of interest. It is then up to the Mileth lead counselor to decide if you are to be listed as a counsel member.
B. Duties:
- actively take up cases presented to the Mileth court system
- represent clients during court trials
- set good example of the law at all times
- contact the lead conselor about all pending or presented
cases and clients.
C. Duration:
A counselor continues his/her duties even after their term has expired. They retain these duties until removed or quit their position.
Counselors must fulfill their duties while enlisted as counsel. If they neglect to take up cases, it is the decision of the lead counsel concerning removal.