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--- rdr:frontier_justice [2024/07/17 18:40] – [Important] kaypocalypse
+++ rdr:frontier_justice [2024/07/27 23:11] (current) – [Trial Preparation and Procedures] kaypocalypse
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 ======Frontier Justice======
-<btn type="info" size="lg">[[https://discord.com/channels/947182615369244692/1109886179115008010/1111372048342728764|Request a Trial]]</btn>
+<btn type="info" size="lg">[[https://discord.com/channels/170236324257726473/1215003561079873586|Trial Sign Ups]]</btn>
 <btn type="info" size="lg">[[https://discord.com/channels/947182615369244692/1109886179115008010/1111372048342728764|Become a Defence Attorney]]</btn>
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-  - <text size="large">You will serve 30 days at the time of arrest. On completion of the 30 days, you will be released to your own recognizance.</text>
+  - <text size="large">You will serve 15 days at the time of arrest. On completion of the 15 days, you will be released to your own recognizance.</text>
-    - <text size="large">Own Recognizance means you will not pay any fines, nor be required to post bail, and that you promise to appear before court.</text>
+    - <text size="large">Own Recognizance means you will not pay any fines, nor be required to post bail, and that you promise to appear before court. Should you be arrested for additional crimes before your court date, you will be found in violation of your pre trial release agreement.</text>
-    - <text size="large">PTR is best suited to those who have a sentence longer than 30 days.</text>
+    - <text size="large">PTR is best suited to those who have a sentence longer than 15 days.</text>
-  - <text size="large">You will request a trial within 48 hours of your arrest.</text>
     -  <text size="large">Pre Trial Release is best suited to those who wish to plead not guilty to some or all of their charges.</text>
-    - <text size="large">You can request a trial whether you have accepted PreTrial Release or not.</text>
+    - <text size="large">You can sign up for trial whether you have accepted Pre Trial Release or not.</text>
-    - <text size="large">**How To:**</text>
+    - <text size="large">**Trial events are posted in the [[https://discord.com/channels/170236324257726473/1215003561079873586|#rdr-court-docket]] channel in the TRP Discord.** RSVP to sign up.</text>
-      - <text size="large">Join TRP’s [[https://discord.gg/xXeWAUB8U4|Group Group Discord]]</text>
+  - <text size="large">Suspects who fail to request trial, or who are arrested by US Marshals prior to their trial, will be considered in violation of their PTR Agreement won't offered PTR on next arrest. Escaping Custody will be added to their PTR charges (resulting in 2x the time and fines), and all pending sentences will be served at the time of the arrest.</text>
-      - <text size="large">Click “RDR Trial Request” in [[https://discord.com/channels/947182615369244692/1109886179115008010|#start-your-channel]]</text>
-      - <text size="large">Complete the form.</text>
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-  - <text size="large">Suspects who fail to request trial, or who are arrested by US Marshals prior to their trial, will not be offered PTR on next arrest. Escaping Custody will be added to their PTR charges (resulting in 2x the time and fines), and all pending sentences will be served at this time.</text>
+====Trial Preparation and Procedures====
+//Tips and guidelines for successful trial participation!//
+=== Trial Sign Up ===
+Defendants and Plaintiffs can sign up for trial in the [[https://discord.com/channels/170236324257726473/1215003561079873586|#rdr-court-docket]] channel in the TRP Discord by following the pinned instructions.
+Be aware that **criminal defendants and Plaintiffs in civil cases are responsible for summonsing** the opposing party and failure to do so will result in a mistrial. This means your case will be summarily dismissed and you'll need to reschedule at a future time. If the criminal defendant is on Pre Trial Release, they will remain on Pre Trial Release until such a time as they complete the trial process correctly (or they violate the terms of the PTR Agreement, whichever comes first).
+----
+===Trial Agenda===
+**1. Introduction of Case and Plea**
+The court's Justice will identify the Defendant, read the charges against them, and take the Defendant's plea. In cases where a panel of judges is present, this will be done by the lead justice.
+**2. Opening Arguments**
+Prosecution and defense will lay out the broad strokes of their case, including exactly what they plan to prove or disprove, the kind of evidence they'll be providing, who they plan to call to the stand, and what they'll be requesting of the court.
+**3. Evidentiary Presentation: Prosecution**
+The Prosecution will present all evidence for their case at this time. The Justice(s) may ask any questions they have of the prosecution during this presentation.
+**4. Evidentiary Presentation: Defense**
+The Defense will present all evidence for their case at this time. The Justice(s) may ask any questions they have of the defense during this presentation.
+**5. RECESS**
+to 15 minutes will be granted for recess, at the discretion of the court's Justice.
+**6. Closing Arguments**
+Prosecution and defense will recap the arguments they've made, what they've proven or disproven, and what they're asking of the judges (e.g. expungement of record, monetary compensation from the state, a guilty verdict, etc).
+**7. Deliberation**
+//Optional//
+ In cases where a panel of judges have convened, the Justice(s) will recess to chambers for a 5-20 minute deliberation. A guilty verdict for all sentences less than life in Sisika requires a majority vote. Life and death sentences require unanimous agreement.
+**8. Verdict**
+ The Justice(s) will render a guilty or innocent verdict on each contested charge, along with an explanation of how they came to their decision. Any changes to sentencing or charges, or judgements regarding compensation/expungement, will also be read at this time.
+----
+===Trial Outcomes===
+**Guilty Verdict**
+The criminal defendant will be remanded to custody by US Marshals to serve the remainder of their sentence in either Sisika Penitentiary, or the Sheriff's jurisdiction where their crimes took place.
+**Not Guilty Verdict**
+  * Defendant will be immediately released.
+  * Defense may request that the judge rule on compensation from the federal or local entity which wrongfully charged them.
+  * Defense may request that charges be expunged from the defendant's record.
+//At this time, judges may also issue sentencing adjustments in such cases where charges are reduced or dropped, while others are upheld.//
+----
+===Preparing Evidence===
+  * All evidence should be prepared in such a way that it can be easily shared with the court.
+  * Documentary evidence including images, written testimony, bank receipts, etc is best consolidated in a sharable google doc.
+  * Real evidence such as weapons or items which can be made available for the viewing of all parties should be carried on your person when possible.
+    * Weapons will need to be surrendered to a Marshal before entering court and will be held by the Bailiff until called for in court.
+  * Direct testimony can be presented as documentary evidence. It's recommended that the testimony is documented and signed by the witness.