Lord Justiciar of Glorinel

In the Archduchy of Glorinel, the Lord Justiciar (otherwise the Justiciar) is the head of the Judiciary - the justices and courts of the realm.

To enter into the judiciary, one must pass formal examination. Almost all studied in law, members of the judiciary are generally drawn from the free citizenry of towns and cities. Duties for those within this department range from secretarial work to representing the archduke as justices (or judges) in the courts of the realm.

As president over the courts of the realm, the Justiciar is the chief jurist and is required to act as the archduke in the latter’s absence. In the Archduchy of Glorinel, legal matters are rarely presented to the archduke personally. Rather, the many cases in the realm are issued to local justices. These men are selected and appointed by the Justiciar.

In his position as the principal legislator of the realm, the Justiciar is responsible for the creation, suggestion, and enforcement of law. The ex officio keeper of the White Book, the Justiciar is the archduke’s primary legal adviser. While the Lord Chancellor is tasked with hearing petitions, the Lord Justiciar responds to appeals.

Not receiving direct monetary compensation, the Justiciar is instead granted sinecures and permitted to take fees for petitions and the expedition of cases.

As one of eight Great Officers of the Realm, the Lord Justiciar is granted the right to hold a golden staff as a symbol of his authority.