Judicial Election Process

Introduction

The San Andreas Department of Justice, in filing, is establishing a new elected Judge position. This position will be subject to direct oversight, supervision and answer directly to the Justices of the San Andreas Department of Justice, and will maintain a limited set of responsibilities. 

Constitutional Justification:

The San Andreas Constitution, under Article III, enshrines a Citizen’s right to Assemble, as well as a Citizen’s right to Vote and Petition. This election procedure allows BAR Licensed Attorneys an opportunity to grow and expand in their career, and they are elected to the position in a Democratic process by their fellow constituents.

Eligibility Requirements:

In order to be eligible for Judicial Elections, an individual must meet the following Eligibility Requirements:

• Must hold or be eligible to hold a State BAR License at the time of application
• Individual must have a record that is clear of Felonies and Violent Misdemeanors
• Candidates must outline their General Availability as part of their Application
• Candidates must remain unbiased, non-partisan, and non-corrupt; this position is beyond reproach

Details and Implementation:

Judicial Appointments:

The San Andreas Department of Justice may hire Judges and Justices as needed. Judges may be hired by any sitting Justice at any time. They are required to meet the listed above requirements before and during their employment with the San Andreas Department of Justice. Justices may be hired with a unanimous vote of all current sitting Justices in the San Andreas Department of Justice. The San Andreas Department of Justice shall maintain a roster of all Judges and Justices to record current employment records.

Judicial Elections:

The San Andreas Department of Justice will conduct democratically voted Elections as seen fit. The Application Period will be open prior to the Election, and the San Andreas Department of Justice will outline the dates for these periods. Once elected, an Elected Judge will be required to sit with a Justice to go over duties and responsibilities of the position. Elected Judges will perform the following duties:

• Bench Trials
• Issuance of Licenses
• Open/Small Claims Court
• Traffic Court

Additional responsibilities may be outlined or given by the Justices of the San Andreas Department of Justice as seen fit. 

Elected Judges will serve a three-month term, at which point they will need to seek re-election.

Elected Judges must vacate and resign themselves from any and all government positions that they hold. They may not hold two government positions, appointed or elected at the same time.

Elected Judges will serve a maximum of two terms, at which point the San Andreas Department of Justice will audit performance and explore further opportunities.

Elected Judges are subject to Impeachment/Authority Conduct Review if needed, as well as direct disciplinary guidelines administered by any Justice in the San Andreas Department of Justice.

Judicial Removal:

The San Andreas Department of Justice may fire appointed Judges with appropriate cause as determined by any Justice at any time. To fire a Judge, there must be a majority vote held by the Justices. There will be a 24 hour period for vote collection in the DOJ’s internal channels, at which point the result will be tabulated and conducted.

Elected Judges must be fired via the impeachment process.

A Justice may only be removed from their position via an impeachment hearing overseen by the State of San Andreas.

Judges and Justices are not immune from disciplinary actions, injuctions, censures, or any other punitive measures that citizens are liable to.

This legislation is effective Immediately.

Signature:

𝕵𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖈𝖊 𝕭𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖙𝖆𝖓𝖞 𝕬𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖑, 𝖘𝖎𝖌𝖓𝖊𝖉 10/01/2024