Tribunal Department

The Tribunal Department is Site-09's judicial authority. They are led by Chief Justice reptile and four Associate Justices. The Tribunal Department was created following the removal of the Ethics Committee in October 2022. The department was established by Site Director LastLife.

History
Before the Tribunal Department's introduction, the Ethics Committee had sole jurisdiction over trials. When the Ethics Committee was deemed null by Site Director LastLife, that paved the way for the Tribunal Department.

Powers
The Tribunal Department have the following powers:


 * Interpretation of the Site-09 Constitution, Code of Ethics and Penal Code.
 * Determination of sentencing or punishment upon the closure of a trial
 * Ability to issue subpoenas
 * Vote on Chief Justice in the event of a vacancy
 * Ability to suspend the powers of those in an active trial
 * Review of all site petitions

Structure
The department has two positions; Associate Justice and Chief Justice. Justice's can approve or deny trials, subpoenas and court hearings. The Chief Justice can declassify documents and remove any Associate Justice with valid reasoning.