Court of Chivalry
Court of Chivalry / Court of Inquiry: A panel, defined according to kingdom law, convened to investigate issues and possibly recommend action to the appropriate Society authority.
From: THE BOKE OF CAIDAN LAW, 18th Edition (July 2017 c.e.; A.S. LII) ARTICLE VII: COURTS AND COUNCILS Part B: Section 3:
The Court of Chivalry may be convened to hear matters pertaining to alleged serious misconduct, subject to the limitations of Corpora. It has been the experience of this Kingdom that the Court of Chivalry is a very serious procedure that should be invoked only in the gravest of circumstances. Because of the extremity of this procedure, Monarchs are encouraged to consult with the persons involved and with the Orders of Peerages before directing that this Court be convened.
a. Composition: The Court of Chivalry shall consist of the Crown, the Kingdom Earl Marshall, and the Kingdom Seneschal, or their representatives. It shall also include a jury of Peers of the Realm, chosen as outlined below. The Court shall determine issues of fact, this is, whether the conduct charged did occur and whether that conduct was unchivalrous. The Court shall rule upon procedural matters and shall advise the Crown on the appropriate action to take based upon the jury's findings.
b. Procedure: The procedure to be followed shall be at the discretion of the Crown and will include:
- The appointment of a prosecutor.
- Selection of time and place for the hearing. A continuance, for a maximum of two weeks, may be requested by the defendant at least 10 days before the scheduled date, and my be allowed additional time as fairness requires.
- The appointment of a presider.
