Guide Court Orders

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INTRODUCTION
The Courts of Redmont use a simplified system of writs. Writs are written court orders that can be issued in game or on the forums. Failure to comply with court orders may result in arrest and imprisonment. Writs are the Court's way of enforcing its rulings.

Writs can sometimes be issued at the initiative of the court or upon request by either party.

The list below is by no means an exhaustive list. It will be updated in the event a judge deems it necessary.

Nb: Judge is used as a general term and may apply to other Judicial Officers.

FORMAT
Writs should be delivered in the following format:

<Emblem>

IN THE DISTRICT/FEDERAL/SUPREME COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF REDMONT
<COURT ORDER>

<Terms of the order>​

IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF REDMONT
SEARCH WARRANT

The requested warrant has been authorised, based on the following provided terms:

1. Have fun​

WRITS
The below is not an exhaustive list of writs available to a Judicial Officer:

Type	Description
Summons	A writ compelling an individual to attend to or reply to a Court.
Habeas Corpus	The writ of habeas corpus demands that an incarcerated individual be released from detention until such time that it is determined there is lawful authority to detain the person.
Prohibition	Directs a lower court or government official to stop doing something that exceeds their jurisdiction.
Mandamus	Requires the government, a government agency, corporation, or subordinate court to do some specific act which that body is obliged under law to do, and which is in the nature of public duty, and in certain cases one of a statutory duty. This is generally used to resolve government disputes.
Certiorari	Orders a lower court to send the records of a case to a higher court for review, typically by the Supreme Court. After reviewing the case, the higher court may choose to affirm the lower court's verdict, reverse it, or remand the case for further proceedings.
Injunction	Orders a party to do or refrain from doing specific acts, often to prevent harm or maintain the status quo.
Quo Warranto	Challenges the right of a person or entity to hold a public office or exercise authority, questioning their legal right. Orders the government or a government agency to appear before the court to establish its authority to do something. The respondent may not continue until the court is satisfied that the respondent indeed has the authority to do said thing.
Error Coram Nobis	Allows a court to correct its original judgment upon discovery of a fundamental error not apparent in the record during the trial.
Attachment	Orders the seizure of a person’s property to secure satisfaction of a potential judgment.
Scire Facias	Prevents a person from leaving the jurisdiction of the court, often used in cases involving debt or custody.
Ne Exeat	Prevents a person from leaving the jurisdiction of the court, often used in cases involving debt or custody.

OTHER ACTIONS
The below is not an exhaustive list of actions available to Judicial Officers that are not writs:

Type	Description
Subpoena	A writ compelling an individual to produce documents or evidence. In Redmont a subpoena is not issued to compel an individual to attend court, rather a Writ of Summons is issued.
Expunge	Removes any record of a crime having occurred from an individual's criminal record and from any other public record.
Sua sponte dismissal	A sua sponte dismissal is when a judge decides to dismiss a case or part of it on their own, without either side asking for it. This usually happens if the judge notices a serious issue, like the court not having the right to hear the case.
Summary Judgment	Judge grants judgment when no material facts are in dispute.
Contempt of Court	Judge holds an individual in contempt for actions disrespecting the court or disrupting proceedings.
Modification of Orders	Judge modifies existing court orders due to new circumstances or if the original order was unjust.
Involuntary Dismissal	Judge dismisses a case if the plaintiff fails to prosecute or comply with court orders
Reconsideration of Decisions	Judge revisits and revises a prior decision if it was issued in error.
Appointment of a Guardian ad Litem	Judge appoints a guardian ad litem (Public Defender) to represent the interests of an absent or incapacitated person.
Imposition of Sanctions	Judge imposes sanctions for misconduct, such as filing frivolous claims or abusing the legal process.

WARRANTS
A warrant is a legal order issued by a judicial officer that authorises law enforcement to take a specific action that would otherwise violate one's rights. Warrants are used primarily in the context of criminal law and enforcement.

Warrants are filed in the Federal Court and must be served within 10 days unless otherwise provided by the court (or requested to Staff by ticket within 10 days). The authorised department must report back to the court after any unsuccessful or successful attempt to serve and execute the warrant.

The Court needs to reply to warrant requests no later than 24 hours after they are filed.

Type	Description	Requirements	Requesting Authority
Search Warrant	A writ authorising law enforcement to search a private location or property.	1. Must be based on probable cause. 2. Must be specific in naming the place to be searched and the items to be seized.	1. An agent of the Department of Homeland Security at the direction of the Secretary; 2. Police Sergeant (equivalent or higher); 3. Homeland Secretary
Arrest Warrant	A writ authorising law enforcement to detain someone.	1. Must be based on probable cause.	1. An agent of the Department of Homeland Security at the direction of the Secretary; 2. Police Sergeant (equivalent or higher); 3. Homeland Secretary
Asset Seizure Warrant	A writ authorising the seizure of assets to pay an outstanding court order where the individual does not have sufficient funds.	1. Debtor must be unable to pay outstanding court debt; and 2. Debtor must be given a 5-day notice by a member of the Department of Justice. Order in which assets are to be seized: 1. Items 2. Vehicles 3. Plots	1. An agent of the Department of Homeland Security at the direction of the Secretary; 2. Police Sergeant (equivalent or higher); 3. Homeland Secretary

INJUNCTIONS
Injunctions are orders that compel a party in a case to do something or to refrain from doing something.

Type	Description	Requesting Authority
Permanent Injunction	Permanent injunctions can be issued as a part of a verdict in a civil case. Permanent injunctions aim to enforce the rights of others.	1. Any party to a case as a part of their complaint or their answer to complaint. 2. Anyone who is intending to start a lawsuit.
Emergency Injunction	Issued before the court has tried a case. The goal of an emergency injunction is to prevent harm. If the applicant fails to file a lawsuit within 12 hours of requesting an emergency injunction the order will be null and void. Abuse of this type of order results in civil liability for seven fold the actual damages.	1. Any party to a case as a part of their complaint or their answer to complaint. 2. Anyone who is intending to start a lawsuit.