Viceport
Courts
The Palmera County Court addresses misdemeanors, traffic and ordinance violations, small claims, evictions, and preliminary criminal hearings, with appeals to the Circuit Court.
The 13th Judicial Circuit (Viceport City Seat) is Palmera County’s court of general jurisdiction, handling felonies, major civil cases, injunctions, and appeals from the County Court with prosecutions led by the District Attorney’s office.
This two-tier system handles minor cases while reserving serious disputes for the Circuit.
Rank Structure
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chief Justice:
Head of the judiciary; sets policy, assigns judges, leads en banc hearings. Direct supervisor of the District Attorney and the appellate court. Coordinates with the Chief of Police, Mayor, and media outlets as it relates to the public.
(Max 1 Role)
⭐⭐⭐ Associate Justice:
Second-in-command responsible for overseeing court operations. Experienced legal professional and mentor to junior judges and lower courts.
(Max 1 Role)
⭐⭐ Presiding Judge:
Handles criminal and civil trials, presiding over both bench and jury proceedings. Reports to the appellate court. Signs off on warrants.
*A seasoned legal professional with at least 50 days of residency in Viceport and previous experience in court proceedings.
(Max 3 Roles)
⭐⭐ District Attorney:
Leads criminal prosecutions and works with the Chief of Police to establish charging policies; reports directly to the Chief Justice. Collaborates closely with the Police Department.
(Max 1 Role)
⭐ Assistant District Attorneys:
Handle general prosecutions and motions in collaboration with police officers to prepare cases for trial.
* In the absence of DA representatives, Police Officers may serve as prosecutors for bench trials.
(Max 5 Roles)
⭐ Attorneys:
Qualified free agents or public defenders who can provide legal defense or general counsel. They may possess a variety of specializations and must be registered with the court to practice within Palmera County.
(Unlimited Openings)