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By Ramanayan

Faoi ​​Shaoránacht
On Citizenship

Jurisdiction

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When, where and over whom do law enforcers from aisling governed states have jurisdiction? These questions are answered by a combination of both Loures ((Kru)) policy and the Jurisdiction Accords signed by Mileth, Rucesion, Suomi, Noes, the Arena and Mileth College.

On the surface jurisdiction may appear to be an incredibly complex topic but is actually quite straightforward and can be determined by answering at most five questions from the perspective of a state law enforcer (Guards/Guard Captains/Judges in Mileth and Rucesion; Captains and Generals in Hwarone; Troupers and Burgesses in Suomi).

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1. Has a Ranger already prosecuted the case?
---YES: Your state does not have jurisdiction.
----NO: Continue to question 2.

Rangers enforce the Mundane Mandate ((Dark Ages Terms of Service)), but it is not uncommon for there to be overlap with local laws. For example harassment is both a mandate violation and against the laws of Mileth and Rucesion.

If a Ranger has already prosecuted a case no state may prosecute it again. Double jeopardy has long been explicitly forbidden by Loures ((Kru)) policy.

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2. Did the alleged criminal activity occur in the territory of your state?
---YES: Your state has jurisdiction.
----NO: Continue to question 3.

States have jurisdiction over cases in own territory regardless of the citizenships of those involved.

3. Did the alleged criminal activity occur in the territory of another aisling governed state (Mileth, Rucesion, Noes, Suomi), the Arena, Mileth College or a Religious Temple?
---YES: Your state does not have jurisdiction.
----NO: Continue to question 4.

States cannot prosecute cases that took place in territory of another state or the Arena, Mileth College or a Religious Temple. (Note: The Mileth College and the Glicoa Temple are independent entities and not Mileth territory. The same goes for the temples of Luathas and Sgrios in Rucesion.)

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4. Is the victim or perpetrator of the alleged criminal activity a citizen of your state?
---YES: Continue to question 5.
----NO: Your state does not have jurisdiction.

Territory not under the control of Mileth, Rucesion, Noes, Suomi, the Arena, Mileth College or a Religious Temple is considered neutral territory. States may prosecute cases that took place in neutral territory if one of their citizens was involved (as either an alleged victim or perpetrator).

(Note: Pigeon Mail, Whispers and World Shouts are legally considered to be neutral territory.)

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5. Has another aisling governed state (Mileth, Rucesion, Noes, Suomi) already prosecuted the case?
---YES: Your state does not have jurisdiction.
----NO: Your state has jurisdiction.

As mentioned earlier double jeopardy is absolutely forbidden by Loures ((Kru)) policy. A state may only prosecute a case in neutral territory if one of the citizens was involved AND no other state or Ranger has already prosecuted the case.

Misc. Notes

The Dojo
The dojo is a special neutral territory. Per Loures directive no aisling may prosecuted for the crime of sleephunting while in dojo. All other crimes, however, MAY be prosecuted.

Mileth Sgath Pit & Gigean's Dwelling
These two adjacent areas are unique in that they are legally the territory of both Mileth and Rucesion. In the event a crime were to take place in either it would be first come, first serve for prosecution by Mileth or Rucesion.

Noes, Hwarone & Medenia
The aisling government in Hwarone City has nominal authority over all aislings in Medenia. For purposes of jurisdiction all of Medenia is considered to be Noes/Hwarone territory.


Faoi ​​Shaoránacht - On Citizenship | A Practical Lore by Ramanayan Caesar of Mileth | 191.1.1
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