Act of Congress The Court Procedures Act of 2025

[Maxterpiece]

A Bill Too
Establish Court Procedures

In The House of Representatives of the Republic of Andorn
April 27th of 2025

Speaker Maxterpiece and Representative Aladeen in agreeance with this bills contents, hereby recommend this bill to the House for their consideration​

Section 1 - Short Title:
(1) This bill may be cited as the “The Court Procedures Act of 2025“

Section 2 - Court Filing Requirements:
(1) All individuals or entities seeking to file a civil or criminal case before a recognized court within the Republic of Andorn must submit an official case filing through the Courts forum.
(2) A filing fee set by the court shall be required upon submission of the case. This fee must be paid in full before any court proceedings may commence.
(3) Fee waivers may be requested and granted at the discretion of the Court in cases of verified financial hardship, especially in cases where the case in question is responsible for the hardship.

Section 3 - Court Authority and Contempt:
(1) The Court shall have the authority to uphold order, respect, and integrity during legal proceedings.
(2) Any individual who willfully disrupts proceedings, disrespects court officials, or refuses to comply with court orders may be held, by order of the court, in Contempt of Court.
(3) Penalties for Contempt of Court may include:
(i) Immediate temporary removal from court proceedings
(ii) A fine, per offense, not exceeding $5,000
(iii) Restriction from further legal participation, at the discretion of the presiding judge and subject to the legal right of all parties to a fair trial.

Section 4 - Legal Costs and Responsibility:
(1) The Court reserves the right to assign legal costs and trial expenses to one or more parties involved in the case, based on the circumstances and outcome of the trial. (This may include attorney’s fees, filing fees, and any other court-incurred operational costs.)
(2) In awarding costs, the Court shall consider factors such as
(i) Good or bad faith conduct during the case,
(ii) The merit of the claims or defense,
(iii) The financial standing of the involved parties.

Section 5 - Ethical Standards and Conflicts of Interest
(1) Judges, legal representatives, and all parties involved in a case must disclose any known conflicts of interest prior to the commencement of proceedings.
(2) A conflict of interest shall be defined as any personal, financial, or relational connection that could impair impartial judgment or affect the fairness of the proceedings.
(3) Judges found to have a conflict of interest are required to recuse themselves and shall be replaced by another qualified judge appointed by the Chief Justice or equivalent authority.
(4) Any party may file a ‘Motion for Recusal’ of a judge, with supporting evidence, which will be reviewed and ruled on by a separate judge of equal or superior level.

Section 6 - Representation and Legal Counsel
(1) All individuals involved in a legal case shall have the right to legal representation, including the right to represent themselves if they so choose.
(2) All legal representatives will be subject to any laws regarding the conduct of legal representatives in court, if these laws are not followed the court may dismiss individual legal representatives.
(3) The Government, with the following responsibilities delegated under the authority of the Chief Justice, shall establish and maintain a Public Defender’s Office to provide legal counsel to individuals unable to afford private representation. The Court may assign a public defender to any defendant who requests one and demonstrates financial need.

Section 7 - Court Officers
(1) The Court shall be staffed by designated Court Clerks, who shall manage case documentation, maintain the docket, assist with filings, and facilitate communication between the Court and the involved parties.
(2) A Bailiff shall be present, with the approval of the presiding judge, during all formal proceedings to maintain order, ensure courtroom security, enforce court decisions, and act under the direct authority of the presiding judge.
(3) All court officers must adhere to a code of conduct, established by the court, and are subject to review and discipline for misconduct, including suspension or dismissal from service.

Section 8 - Warrants
(1) While any party may request a warrant, only representatives of the government may administer a warrant.
(2) The Court shall have the authority to issue warrants for the purposes of:
(i) Securing the attendance of individuals at trial (including subpoenas),
(ii) Authorizing legal searches of property when deemed necessary for the administration of justice,
(iii) Enforcing penalties such as fines, asset forfeiture, or detention where legally justified,
(iv) Ordering evidence required for a fair trial is turned over to parties in a trial.
(3) All warrants must:
(i) Be based on probable cause or reasonable suspicion,
(ii) Specify the subject, scope, and purpose of the warrant,
(iii) Be signed and approved by a qualified judge prior to execution.
(4) Warrants shall only be executed by authorized officials under judicial oversight.
(5) Any abuse of the warrant process by legal representatives, court officers, or government agents shall result in immediate disciplinary action and may trigger criminal prosecution.

By submitting this bill to the House of Representatives, I hereby swear it is in good faith and in the best interest of the nation, the people I serve and my oath of office.

 

[The_Donuticus]

Presidential Signature

This bill is hereby granted Presidential Assent and signed into law.