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Commanders are given significant roles in the military justice system because discipline is essential to mission readiness. At the same time, there are extensive safeguards to protect against abuse of authority. Likewise, the UCMJ responsible for providing judges and lawyers to conduct trials in order to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused. Thus, after the Star Fleet Security and Investigation Service (SFSECIS) has taken a subject into custody, it is the responsibility of SFJAG to determine if the charges have merit, set a bond, provide for both the prosecution and defense, and then assign whatever discipline is warranted. | Commanders are given significant roles in the military justice system because discipline is essential to mission readiness. At the same time, there are extensive safeguards to protect against abuse of authority. Likewise, the UCMJ is responsible for providing judges and lawyers to conduct trials in order to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused. Thus, after the Star Fleet Security and Investigation Service (SFSECIS) has taken a subject into custody, it is the responsibility of SFJAG to determine if the charges have merit, set a bond, provide for both the prosecution and defense, and then assign whatever discipline is warranted. | ||
The second role of the Judge Advocate General is to provide on site legal interpretations for the command staff trying to understand that minor point in intergalactic law. Gone are the days of cowboy diplomacy where the person with the biggest guns were right. Now, Star Fleet officers are expected and required to follow intergalactic treaties when dealing with other races. Although computers can provide every small detail of a treaty, SFJAG provides the interpretations changing the written laws into answers for people who aren't lawyers. In effect, SFJAG provides the bridge between the written treaties or laws and carrying them out. | The second role of the Judge Advocate General is to provide on site legal interpretations for the command staff trying to understand that minor point in intergalactic law. Gone are the days of cowboy diplomacy where the person with the biggest guns were right. Now, Star Fleet officers are expected and required to follow intergalactic treaties when dealing with other races. Although computers can provide every small detail of a treaty, SFJAG provides the interpretations changing the written laws into answers for people who aren't lawyers. In effect, SFJAG provides the bridge between the written treaties or laws and carrying them out. | ||
