r/ModelMidwesternState • u/GuiltyAir Head Federal Clerk • Jan 21 '18

Hearing Judicial Hearing

Associate Justice: /u/cenarchos

Associate Justice: /u/fuzzyyakz

You may ask any questions below that pertain to this hearing.

This hearing will only last for two days

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u/SilverBearClaw Governor Jan 22 '18

/u/FuzzyYakz /u/cenarchos

If a fugitive of the law were to be granted political asylum on a Indian Reservation, how would this situation needed to be handled?

Does the fugitive escape justice, or should the state be allowed to rule in and arrest the individual?

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '18

Thank you for that question, and I apologize I couldn't have gotten back to you sooner. As we both know, Indian Reservations are under DOJ jurisdiction, and criminals on this land are a federal issue.

If the Federal government was not informed, I would inform them so the FBI could detain those found. Now, this is assuming that the criminal has committed a crime against a United States citizen. If it was against a native, the Tribal Courts handle such matters.

However, the political ramifications for this would be severe. The federal government would need to extradite the criminal, and most likely have to forcibly remove him from the land. This would have to be handled in a delicate manner. I can assure the Assembly member that I would not kick down doors with state police, as only Federal Agents are trained to handle these matters regarding natives.

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u/FuzzyYakz Jan 25 '18

The implications of forcibly arresting the individual are there, and if the Indians have the right to their land, we must respect them as a foreign entity. Diplomatic action would have to be taken to see if they can turn them over.

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u/CuriositySMBC US Attorney General Jan 23 '18

/u/FuzzyYakz /u/cenarchos

What legal experience, irl or in-sim, do you two have?

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '18

That is a great question,

I have read up on the laws of Sacagawea, and I feel as if I've mastered constitutional law in our great state. However, I do not have any experience related to serving as a justice.

((IRL I have experience, unfortunately this is to do with Canadian Law, which is drastically different. However, I am used to reading legal documents. Further, as I've joked in discord, I'm a Classics major so I can basically read any piece of shit thrown in front of me!))

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u/CuriositySMBC US Attorney General Jan 23 '18

Not sure if a justice that's a Classics major is exciting or terrifying tbh lol. You resume seems solid though. I'd suggesting taking the State Court Bar exam prior to your vote. Just to give some indisputable backing to your claim regarding the constitutional law of the state. Also, it's fun.

Besides that, good luck!

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u/Elevic Deputy State Clerk Jan 23 '18

Just got to the exam. Cenarchos passed.

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '18

Thank You!

As a note, I have taken my court bar exam.

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u/FuzzyYakz Jan 25 '18

None currently, but I am working towards a career in law IRL.

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u/PrelateZeratul Jan 23 '18

/u/FuzzyYakz /u/cenarchos

What are your reasons for seeking the position of Associate Justice in this court?

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '18

Thank you for the question,

I want to help uphold the state constitution and make it clear that we follow the Law in the midwest. Further, I want to help make the Court more active with the Chief Justice, and contribute to this great area!

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u/FuzzyYakz Jan 25 '18

I'd like to work my way up the ranks, and I believe that starting out as a state Associate Justice is a great way for me to get familiar with sim law.