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	Usually a trial will happen to address one of two types of cases:		Usually a trial will happen to address one of two types of cases:

	'''Civil Cases''': A civil case is one brought by individual against another in order to resolve a dispute not covered by [[SpaceLaw \| Space Law]]. For example, the bartender being sued for banning a ~~patrol~~ from the bar.		'''Civil Cases''': A civil case is one brought by individual against another in order to resolve a dispute not covered by [[SpaceLaw \| Space Law]]. For example, the bartender being sued for banning a patron from the bar.

	'''Criminal Case''': A criminal case is one brought from the station authority such as Security, or Command for violations of Space Law. These cases are usually about severe incidents involving High Crimes. For example security may bring charges against an engineer for sabotaging the Anti Matter Engine.		'''Criminal Case''': A criminal case is one brought from the station authority such as Security, or Command for violations of Space Law. These cases are usually about severe incidents involving High Crimes. For example security may bring charges against an engineer for sabotaging the Anti Matter Engine.

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	* '''Judge''': A Judge must be appointed. This may be the Captain, the Head of Personnel, or any authorized individual. The role of the Judge is to preside over the proceedings, resolve any disputes arising from them, and pass sentencing. Additionally during a bench trial it is also the Judge's responsibility to decide on a verdict for the defendant.		* '''Judge''': A Judge must be appointed. This may be the Captain, the Head of Personnel, or any authorized individual. The role of the Judge is to preside over the proceedings, resolve any disputes arising from them, and pass sentencing. Additionally during a bench trial it is also the Judge's responsibility to decide on a verdict for the defendant.
	* '''Prosecutor''': Prosecutor must be appointed in Criminal Cases. This can either be the warden, a security officer familiar with the case, or any other authorized individual. The prosecutor's role is '''not''' to get a guilty verdict at all costs, but to uncover the truth and act in the best interests of justice. In Civil case, this role is fulfilled by an attorney of the opposing side who will prosecute the defendant on the plaintiff's<ref> ~~behalf.~~The individual suing in a Civil Case</ref> behalf.		* '''Prosecutor''': Prosecutor must be appointed in Criminal Cases. This can either be the warden, a security officer familiar with the case, or any other authorized individual. The prosecutor's role is '''not''' to get a guilty verdict at all costs, but to uncover the truth and act in the best interests of justice. In Civil case, this role is fulfilled by an attorney of the opposing side who will prosecute the defendant on the plaintiff's<ref>The individual suing in a Civil Case</ref> behalf.
	* '''Defense Attorney''': The defendant in a criminal trial is entitled to an Attorney, and in Civil Cases both parties may acquire one. This may be a lawyer, or any other competent individual. The attorney's role is to zealously represent their client, and attain the most favorable verdict possible.		* '''Defense Attorney''': The defendant in a criminal trial is entitled to an Attorney, and in Civil Cases both parties may acquire one. This may be a lawyer, or any other competent individual. The attorney's role is to zealously represent their client, and attain the most favorable verdict possible.
	* '''Jury''': A Jury may be formed in order to decide the verdict. The Jury may be composed of any amount of members of the crew, and the number of jurors is at the discretion of the Judge. Additionally, a bench trial may be conducted instead where instead of a Jury the verdict is decided by judge, or a panel of Judges. Jurors must be impartial, and unrelated to the case.		* '''Jury''': A Jury may be formed in order to decide the verdict. The Jury may be composed of any amount of members of the crew, and the number of jurors is at the discretion of the Judge. Additionally, a bench trial may be conducted instead where instead of a Jury the verdict is decided by judge, or a panel of Judges. Jurors must be impartial, and unrelated to the case.

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	'''Criminal Case''': A criminal case is one brought from the station authority such as Security, or Command for violations of Space Law. These cases are usually about severe incidents involving High Crimes. For example security may bring charges against an engineer for sabotaging the Anti Matter Engine.		'''Criminal Case''': A criminal case is one brought from the station authority such as Security, or Command for violations of Space Law. These cases are usually about severe incidents involving High Crimes. For example security may bring charges against an engineer for sabotaging the Anti Matter Engine.

	While it may seem there is not much of a distinction, the biggest difference between the two are that Civil Cases usually do not carry any criminal punishment for the defendant, and are usually held to resolve a disagreement between crew members. In contrast a criminal case ~~will~~ usually ~~deal~~ with serious crimes against the station and possibly Nanotrasen itself which may lead to punishments such as permanent confinement or even execution.		While it may seem there is not much of a distinction, the biggest difference between the two are that Civil Cases usually do not carry any criminal punishment for the defendant, and are usually held to resolve a disagreement between crew members. In contrast a criminal case usually deals with serious crimes against the station and possibly Nanotrasen itself which may lead to punishments such as permanent confinement or even execution.

	== Required Personnel ==		== Required Personnel ==

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	== Required Personnel ==		== Required Personnel ==

	# '''Judge''': A Judge must be appointed. This may be the Captain, the Head of Personnel, or any authorized individual. The role of the Judge is to preside over the proceedings, resolve any disputes arising from them, and pass sentencing. Additionally during a bench trial it is also the Judge's responsibility to decide on a verdict for the defendant.		* '''Judge''': A Judge must be appointed. This may be the Captain, the Head of Personnel, or any authorized individual. The role of the Judge is to preside over the proceedings, resolve any disputes arising from them, and pass sentencing. Additionally during a bench trial it is also the Judge's responsibility to decide on a verdict for the defendant.
	# '''Prosecutor''': Prosecutor must be appointed in Criminal Cases. This can either be the warden, a security officer familiar with the case, or any other authorized individual. The prosecutor's role is '''not''' to get a guilty verdict at all costs, but to uncover the truth and act in the best interests of justice. In Civil case, this role is fulfilled by an attorney of the opposing side who will prosecute the defendant on the plaintiff's<ref>The individual suing in a Civil Case</ref> behalf.		* '''Prosecutor''': Prosecutor must be appointed in Criminal Cases. This can either be the warden, a security officer familiar with the case, or any other authorized individual. The prosecutor's role is '''not''' to get a guilty verdict at all costs, but to uncover the truth and act in the best interests of justice. In Civil case, this role is fulfilled by an attorney of the opposing side who will prosecute the defendant on the plaintiff's<ref>The individual suing in a Civil Case</ref> behalf.
	# '''Defense Attorney''': The defendant in a criminal trial is entitled to an Attorney, and in Civil Cases both parties may acquire one. This may be a lawyer, or any other competent individual. The attorney's role is to zealously represent their client, and attain the most favorable verdict possible.		* '''Defense Attorney''': The defendant in a criminal trial is entitled to an Attorney, and in Civil Cases both parties may acquire one. This may be a lawyer, or any other competent individual. The attorney's role is to zealously represent their client, and attain the most favorable verdict possible.
	# '''Jury''': A Jury may be formed in order to decide the verdict. The Jury may be composed by any member of the crew, and the number of jurors is at the discretion of the Judge. Additionally, a bench trial may be conducted instead where instead of a Jury the verdict is decided by judge, or a panel of Judges. Jurors must be impartial, and unrelated to the case.		* '''Jury''': A Jury may be formed in order to decide the verdict. The Jury may be composed by any member of the crew, and the number of jurors is at the discretion of the Judge. Additionally, a bench trial may be conducted instead where instead of a Jury the verdict is decided by judge, or a panel of Judges. Jurors must be impartial, and unrelated to the case.
	# '''Bailiff''': A Bailiff must be appointed by the judge. This may be the Head of security, the warden, or any authorized individual. The Bailiff's role is to ensure the security of the trial, and command security personnel in the courtroom.		* '''Bailiff''': A Bailiff must be appointed by the judge. This may be the Head of security, the warden, or any authorized individual. The Bailiff's role is to ensure the security of the trial, and command security personnel in the courtroom.

	== Trial Procedure ==		== Trial Procedure ==

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	== Double Jeopardy ==		== Double Jeopardy ==

	In order for the defendant to not be repeatedly sued for the same offense ~~after he has already been found not guilty~~ '''a defendant may not be tried for a second time for an offense they were ~~found to be not guilty~~'''. The only exception to this is if there has been an extremely large error in the previous trial, or new critical evidence has surfaced. ~~This does not prevent~~ a ~~defendant from requesting~~ a ~~retrial~~ if they believe ~~they were found guilty unfairly~~.		In order for the defendant to not be repeatedly sued for the same offense '''a defendant may not be tried for a second time for an offense they were already tried over'''. The only exception to this is if there has been an extremely large error in the previous trial, or new critical evidence has surfaced. The defendant may still try to appeal a guilty verdict, or a specific sentence to the captain, or Nanotrasen if they believe it was made in error in order to request that it be changed, however an appeal does not need to be reviewed.

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	Usually a trial will happen to address one of two types of cases:		Usually a trial will happen to address one of two types of cases:

	'''Civil Cases''': A civil case is one brought by ~~one private party~~ against another in order to resolve ~~some minor~~ dispute not covered by [[SpaceLaw \| Space Law]]. For example if a crew member ~~finds~~ an item ~~on the ground that was lost by another~~ inside their ~~workplace~~, they ~~may~~ have a case on who actually owns it.		'''Civil Cases''': A civil case is one brought by individual against another in order to resolve a dispute not covered by [[SpaceLaw \| Space Law]]. For example if crew member a loses an item inside crew member b's workplace and crew member b claims it as their own, they have have a court case to decide who actually owns it.

	'''Criminal Case''': A criminal case is one brought from the station authority such as Security, or Command for violations of Space Law. These cases are usually about severe incidents involving High Crimes. For example security may bring charges against an engineer for sabotaging the Anti Matter Engine.		'''Criminal Case''': A criminal case is one brought from the station authority such as Security, or Command for violations of Space Law. These cases are usually about severe incidents involving High Crimes. For example security may bring charges against an engineer for sabotaging the Anti Matter Engine.

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	# '''Judge''': A Judge must be appointed. This may be the Captain, the Head of Personnel, or any authorized individual. The role of the Judge is to preside over the proceedings, resolve any disputes arising from them, and pass sentencing. Additionally during a bench trial it is also the Judge's responsibility to decide on a verdict for the defendant.		# '''Judge''': A Judge must be appointed. This may be the Captain, the Head of Personnel, or any authorized individual. The role of the Judge is to preside over the proceedings, resolve any disputes arising from them, and pass sentencing. Additionally during a bench trial it is also the Judge's responsibility to decide on a verdict for the defendant.
	# '''Prosecutor''': Prosecutor must be appointed in Criminal Cases. This can either be the warden, a security officer familiar with the case, or any other authorized individual. The prosecutor's role is '''not''' to get a guilty verdict at all costs, but to uncover the truth and act in the best interests of justice. In Civil case, this role is fulfilled by an attorney of the opposing side who will prosecute the defendant on the plaintiff's<ref>The individual suing in a Civil ~~Trial~~</ref> behalf.		# '''Prosecutor''': Prosecutor must be appointed in Criminal Cases. This can either be the warden, a security officer familiar with the case, or any other authorized individual. The prosecutor's role is '''not''' to get a guilty verdict at all costs, but to uncover the truth and act in the best interests of justice. In Civil case, this role is fulfilled by an attorney of the opposing side who will prosecute the defendant on the plaintiff's<ref>The individual suing in a Civil Case</ref> behalf.
	# '''Defense Attorney''': The defendant in a criminal trial is entitled to an Attorney, and in Civil Cases both parties may acquire one. This may be a lawyer, or any other competent individual. The attorney's role is to zealously represent their client, and attain the most favorable verdict possible.		# '''Defense Attorney''': The defendant in a criminal trial is entitled to an Attorney, and in Civil Cases both parties may acquire one. This may be a lawyer, or any other competent individual. The attorney's role is to zealously represent their client, and attain the most favorable verdict possible.
	# '''Jury''': A Jury may be formed in order to decide the verdict. The Jury may be composed by any member of the crew, and the number of jurors is at the discretion of the Judge. Additionally, a bench trial may be conducted instead where instead of a Jury the verdict is decided by judge, or a panel of Judges. Jurors must be impartial, and unrelated to the case.		# '''Jury''': A Jury may be formed in order to decide the verdict. The Jury may be composed by any member of the crew, and the number of jurors is at the discretion of the Judge. Additionally, a bench trial may be conducted instead where instead of a Jury the verdict is decided by judge, or a panel of Judges. Jurors must be impartial, and unrelated to the case.

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	Usually a trial will happen to address one of two types of cases:		Usually a trial will happen to address one of two types of cases:

	'''Civil Cases''': A civil case is one brought by individual against another in order to resolve a dispute not covered by [[SpaceLaw \| Space Law]]. For example ~~if crew member a loses an item inside crew member b's workplace and crew member b claims it as their own~~, ~~they have have~~ a ~~court case to decide who actually owns it~~.		'''Civil Cases''': A civil case is one brought by individual against another in order to resolve a dispute not covered by [[SpaceLaw \| Space Law]]. For example, the bartender being sued for banning a patrol from the bar.

	'''Criminal Case''': A criminal case is one brought from the station authority such as Security, or Command for violations of Space Law. These cases are usually about severe incidents involving High Crimes. For example security may bring charges against an engineer for sabotaging the Anti Matter Engine.		'''Criminal Case''': A criminal case is one brought from the station authority such as Security, or Command for violations of Space Law. These cases are usually about severe incidents involving High Crimes. For example security may bring charges against an engineer for sabotaging the Anti Matter Engine.

	While it may seem there is not much of a distinction, the biggest difference between the two are that Civil Cases usually do not carry any criminal punishment for the defendant, and are usually held to resolve a disagreement between crew members. In contrast a criminal case usually deals with serious crimes against the station ~~and possibly Nanotrasen itself~~ which may lead to punishments such as permanent confinement or even execution.		While it may seem there is not much of a distinction, the biggest difference between the two are that Civil Cases usually do not carry any criminal punishment for the defendant, and are usually held to resolve a disagreement between crew members. In contrast a criminal case usually deals with serious crimes against the station which may lead to punishments such as permanent confinement or even execution.

	== Required Personnel ==		== Required Personnel ==

	* '''Judge''': A Judge must be appointed. This may be the Captain, the Head of Personnel, or any authorized individual. The role of the Judge is to preside over the proceedings, resolve any disputes arising from them, and pass sentencing. Additionally during a bench trial it is also the Judge's responsibility to decide on a verdict for the defendant.		* '''Judge''': A Judge must be appointed. This may be the Captain, the Head of Personnel, or any authorized individual. The role of the Judge is to preside over the proceedings, resolve any disputes arising from them, and pass sentencing. Additionally during a bench trial it is also the Judge's responsibility to decide on a verdict for the defendant.
	* '''Prosecutor''': Prosecutor must be appointed in Criminal Cases. This can either be the warden, a security officer familiar with the case, or any other authorized individual. The prosecutor's role is '''not''' to get a guilty verdict at all costs, but to uncover the truth and act in the best interests of justice. In Civil case, this role is fulfilled by an attorney of the opposing side who will prosecute the defendant on the plaintiff's<ref>The individual suing in a Civil Case</ref> behalf.		* '''Prosecutor''': Prosecutor must be appointed in Criminal Cases. This can either be the warden, a security officer familiar with the case, or any other authorized individual. The prosecutor's role is '''not''' to get a guilty verdict at all costs, but to uncover the truth and act in the best interests of justice. In Civil case, this role is fulfilled by an attorney of the opposing side who will prosecute the defendant on the plaintiff's<ref> behalf.The individual suing in a Civil Case</ref> behalf.
	* '''Defense Attorney''': The defendant in a criminal trial is entitled to an Attorney, and in Civil Cases both parties may acquire one. This may be a lawyer, or any other competent individual. The attorney's role is to zealously represent their client, and attain the most favorable verdict possible.		* '''Defense Attorney''': The defendant in a criminal trial is entitled to an Attorney, and in Civil Cases both parties may acquire one. This may be a lawyer, or any other competent individual. The attorney's role is to zealously represent their client, and attain the most favorable verdict possible.
	* '''Jury''': A Jury may be formed in order to decide the verdict. The Jury may be composed by any ~~member~~ of the crew, and the number of jurors is at the discretion of the Judge. Additionally, a bench trial may be conducted instead where instead of a Jury the verdict is decided by judge, or a panel of Judges. Jurors must be impartial, and unrelated to the case.		* '''Jury''': A Jury may be formed in order to decide the verdict. The Jury may be composed of any amount of members of the crew, and the number of jurors is at the discretion of the Judge. Additionally, a bench trial may be conducted instead where instead of a Jury the verdict is decided by judge, or a panel of Judges. Jurors must be impartial, and unrelated to the case.
	* '''Bailiff''': A Bailiff must be appointed by the judge. This may be the Head of security, the warden, or any authorized individual. The Bailiff's role is to ensure the security of the trial, and command security personnel in the courtroom.		* '''Bailiff''': A Bailiff must be appointed by the judge. This may be the Head of security, the warden, or any authorized individual. The Bailiff's role is to ensure the security of the trial, and command security personnel in the courtroom.

	== Trial Procedure ==		== Trial Procedure ==

	Before a trial can begin both parties must be given a fair chance to prepare their case. Parties should be given access to each other's evidence for review, and should have a window of time to properly prepare a strategy for the trial. During this process the parties should object to unlawful evidence. Should any issues arise in this process, it is up to the judge to resolve them.		Before a trial can begin both parties must be given a fair chance to prepare their case. Parties should be given access to each other's evidence for review, and should have a window of time to properly prepare a strategy for the trial. During this process the parties should object to unlawful evidence. Additionally during this time they can object to jurors that may not be impartial and request they be replaced. Should any issues arise in this process, it is up to the judge to resolve them.

	Once everything is ready, the Judge may begin the trial. A trial can be broken into the following stages:		Once everything is ready, the Judge may begin the trial. A trial can be broken into the following stages:
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	'''Witness Objections''': These are objections specific to a witness' testimony, or a party's conduct when dealing with a witness some common objection include:		'''Witness Objections''': These are objections specific to a witness' testimony, or a party's conduct when dealing with a witness some common objection include:
	*Assuming Facts not in Evidence: The question makes an assumption that has not yet been proven ~~in evidence~~.		*Assuming Facts not in Evidence: The question makes an assumption that has not yet been proven.
	*Asked and Answered: The question has already been answered by the witness.		*Asked and Answered: The question has already been answered by the witness.
	*Badgering: The party asking the question is needlessly antagonizing the witness.		*Badgering: The party asking the question is needlessly antagonizing the witness.
	*Compound Question: A question that contains two or more separate ~~inquiries;~~ requires multiple answers ~~to a single question~~.		*Compound Question: A question that contains two or more separate questions and requires multiple answers.
	*Hearsay: Testimony made about a statement made by someone other than the witness.		*Hearsay: Testimony made about a statement made by someone other than the witness.
	*Inflammatory: The question is intended to cause ~~prejudice~~.		*Inflammatory: The question is intended to cause the jury/judge to view a subject in an unreasonable prejudiced way. For example: asking a witness about supposed past crimes that never happened.
	*Non-Responsive Answer: The answer given does not respond to the question asked.		*Non-Responsive Answer: The answer given does not respond to the question asked.
	*Leading Question: The question asked to the witness suggests its own answer. For example: "Is it true that you saw the defendant in the Engineering lobby". Such questions however may be asked in cross-examination or if the witness is openly antagonistic towards the party that called them to testify.		*Leading Question: The question asked to the witness suggests its own answer. For example: "Is it true that you saw the defendant in the Engineering lobby". Such questions however may be asked in cross-examination or if the witness is openly antagonistic towards the party that called them to testify.
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	'''Evidence objections''': These are objections specific to certain piece of evidence:		'''Evidence objections''': These are objections specific to certain piece of evidence:
	*Best Evidence: The original source of evidence must be used as evidence when available. Otherwise evidence may be used if it can be authenticated for example a copy of a document.		*Best Evidence: The original source of evidence must be used as evidence when available. Otherwise evidence may be used if it can be authenticated for example a stamped copy of a document.
	*Fruit of the Poisonous tree: The evidence was obtained illegally.		*Fruit of the Poisonous tree: The evidence was obtained illegally.
	*Incomplete: The provided evidence is incomplete either because some of it was lost, or the party presenting it is withholding a part of it. For example a section of a document taken out of context.		*Incomplete: The provided evidence is incomplete either because some of it was lost, or the party presenting it is withholding a part of it. For example a section of a document taken out of context.
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	A mistrial occurs when there has been a serious error in the trial proceedings, or a jury is unable to reach a verdict. In such cases the trial is rendered null and void and a retrial may occur. This may be due to several causes such as:		A mistrial occurs when there has been a serious error in the trial proceedings, or a jury is unable to reach a verdict. In such cases the trial is rendered null and void and a retrial may occur. This may be due to several causes such as:
	*Conflict of interest: The Judge, or the Jury are incapable of impartially performing their duties, or if the ~~counsel for either party has something to gain by getting~~ a ~~verdict~~ against ~~the interests of who they represent~~.		*Conflict of interest: The Judge, or the Jury are incapable of impartially performing their duties, or if the attorneys have a conflict of interest against their own client.
	*Hung Jury: The Jury was unable to decide on a verdict in a reasonable amount of time.		*Hung Jury: The Jury was unable to decide on a verdict in a reasonable amount of time.
	*Disqualification: A member of the jury was disqualified after being selected and the parties don't wish to proceed with the remaining jurors.		*Disqualification: A member of the jury was disqualified after being selected and the parties don't wish to proceed with the remaining jurors.
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	== Double Jeopardy ==		== Double Jeopardy ==

	In order for the defendant to not be repeatedly sued for the same offense '''a defendant may not be tried for a second time for an offense they were already tried over'''. The only exception to this is if there has been an extremely ~~large~~ error in the previous trial, or new critical evidence has surfaced. The defendant may still try to appeal a guilty verdict, or a specific sentence to the captain, or Nanotrasen if they believe it was made in error in order to request that it be changed, however an appeal does not need to be reviewed.		In order for the defendant to not be repeatedly sued for the same offense '''a defendant may not be tried for a second time for an offense they were already tried over'''. The only exception to this is if there has been an extremely severe error in the previous trial, or new critical evidence has surfaced. The defendant may still try to appeal a guilty verdict, or a specific sentence to the captain, or Nanotrasen if they believe it was made in error in order to request that it be changed, however an appeal does not need to be reviewed.