Judicial Department

The Judicial Department (sometimes called the Judiciary or the Judiciary Department) was a division within the Galactic Republic and was branch of the Office of the Supreme Chancellor.

Overview
The members of this body were known as Judicials and wore tight fitted blue uniforms. The Department was headed by a Director General. In regards to press relations to the HoloNet, the position of Information Director was responsible for notifying the public of their activities. The Personnel Director was in charge of recruiting new Judicial members. In addition, there was the position of Director of Investigation. Judicial activities throughout the galaxy were headed by Sector Coordinators. It was headquartered at the Judicial Arcology.

The duties of the Judicial Department were:


 * Providing legal advice to the Supreme Chancellor, Galactic Senate, or individual Senators or government beings who needed such help.
 * Providing government defenders or prosecutors in court cases involving the Republic or a Republic official.
 * Investigating criminal activities, suspect beings or organizations, and other illegal behavior occurring within Republic space or involving a Republic citizen.
 * Patrolling the Republic's borders, policing the Republic's space, apprehending wanted beings, and providing other law-enforcement services within Republic space.
 * Coordinating activities with the Jedi Council.