The Department of Justice is the main judicial entity of the State of San Andreas.
General Overview[]
The Department of Justice (DOJ) in Los Santos stands as the bedrock of legal governance and judicial oversight within the state. Established under the Los Santos Constitution, the DOJ is entrusted with upholding the rule of law, ensuring due process, and safeguarding citizens' rights.
Led by the Justices, the DOJ comprises a diverse array of legal professionals, including justices, judges, and attorneys. These individuals play pivotal roles in interpreting and applying legislation, adjudicating legal disputes, and preserving judicial integrity.
History[]
The Council of 8[]
Article I of the Los Santos Constitution delineate the legislative authority vested in the DOJ, shaping legal precedent and enacting just laws. The City Council submits legislation for democratic consideration, while justices set precedents through jurisprudence, forming the foundation of common law. Judges have the same ability but descisions must be approved via justices first.
Responsibility for due process and jurisprudential oversight falls under Article III. Standardized judicial procedures ensure fairness and transparency in court proceedings. Specialty trials, like bench trials and traffic court proceedings, follow prescribed protocols. Citizens are guaranteed the right to appeal charges and request bail or bond hearings.
The DOJ also oversees license issuance and revocation (Article IV), search and seizure protocols (Article V), impeachment proceedings (Article VI), and DNA collection and storage (Article VII), ensuring adherence to legal standards and constitutional safeguards.
Under the new government, Chief Justice Alan Crane and interim Mayor Lila Wright established the City Council. Crane appointed Alex Mushkin-Domino as Head Clerk on January 13, 2024, overseeing the council's foundation and expectations. The council began its legislative duties on January 27, 2024, with Crane amending disclosure requirements on February 7, 2024.
On April 25, 2024, Crane and Head Clerk Alex initiated interviews for the Treasurer position. Incumbent Etta Hawthorne sought reappointment but faced skepticism due to past conflicts. TJ Walker, with a background in finance and anti-corruption efforts, was appointed Treasurer on May 1, 2024, despite objections from Mayor Maximilian Thoroughbred.
On June 4, 2024, Alan Crane and Alex Mushkin-Domino appointed Glen Frugal as Treasurer to fill the position left vacant by the death of TJ Walker.
On July 2, 2024, Alan Crane resigned as Chief Justice, leaving a seat vacant on the council and the remaining Judges to lead the DoJ collectively.
The 2 Counties[]
Prior to Crane resigning, he had tasked Judges Angel and Adams to re-write and clarify the constitution of San Andreas, following the trial of “Soze vs the State” that had highlighted many oversights. As a result the Judges collectively decided that the constitution needed to be fully re-written which included the dissolution of The Council and the forming of 2 Counties (Los Santos County and Blaine County) both run by their own County Mayor.
In Memory[]
In memory of members of the DOJ who have passed away, either by natural or unnatural ways.
| Name | Title | Cause of Death | Date of Death |
|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Walker | Treasurer | Bullet wounds | May 21, 2024 |
Capital Punishment[]
San Andreas is a death penalty state. There have been several orders for the death penalty since the government restructure, these are listed in order of sentencing:
| Name | Judge | Execution Method | Date of Death |
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Judge Election Results[]
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Polls Closed - July 19th, 2024
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