Ministry of Justice (Makko Oko)
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | July 2019 |
| Jurisdiction |  Makko Oko |
| Headquarters | Opposh, Makko Oko |
| Minister responsible |
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| Website | moj.gov.mk |
The Ministry of Justice is the interior ministry of the Empire Of Makko Oko. It is a cabinet-level agency, and its headquarters are located in the capital city of Opposh. The current Minister of Internal Security is Sara Mauer, who has held the post since the formation of the Empire and of the ministry.
History
The Erma Barrows Case
Establishment of Probation
Mission
The Ministry of Justice is one of the only bodies responsible for coordinating, managing and regulating the justice system of the nation. Its mission is to enforce and uphold the laws of the nation and its courts respectively.
Organization
As of 2027, the Ministry of Justice is divided into the following agencies and departments:
Agency-level bodies
- Prisons Administration Bureau
- Emperor's Prosecution Service
- Justice Enforcement Service
- Judicial Policy Commission
- National Citizens Aid Service
- Legal Services Bureau
- Central Officers Service
- National Probation Service
Auxiliary and supporting bodies
Departments
Office Of Legal Review
Director: Klaus Kortig
This department is responsible for providing legal guidance to the Emperor as requested, and to the Minister Of Justice on procedural and job matters, including the prosecution and investigation of individuals. OLR is most known as the office that reviews laws and statutes for compliance with current laws and the Constitution.
Office Of Civil Rights
Director: Jeffrey Cruz
This department is responsible for upholding and enforcing the Civil Rights Act Of 2022 and the constitutional rights enshrined in the Basic Rights Of Makko Oko. It was officially established via statute under the Civil Rights Act Of 2022, with some of those rights later becoming constitutional rights upon the enactment of the 5th revision.
National Security Division
Director: Kevin Garnett
This department deals with anything under the MOJ's jurisdiction and purview, such as the prosecution of cases, that are a potential danger to the national security of the Empire.
Directorate Appeals Division
Director: Melissa Tetreault
This department is responsible for handling appeals from MOJ staff including judges; Of orders, guidelines and directives issued by the MOJ or that apply to the MOJ and its staff. All cases are not judicially-led, and are a panel of individuals from the division who hear the case and decide on a ruling. This division was seen as a way to keep internal matters internal without the possibility of bias from judges. The division is most famous for the Erma Barrows v. Makko Oko case where they upheld a directive to close the case.
After the establishment of the Justice Enforcement Service, the division was said to have increased in power, even if only slightly.
Office of Special Investigations
Director: Roseanne Blakely
This department is responsible for handling all criminal cases ordered or handled directly by the Minister of Justice unless otherwise directed, and handles cases that are of a serious public or state interest (such as catching bombers). They have their own dedicated team of prosecutors known as Special Case Agents (SCA) separate from that of prosecutors housed under the Office of Prosecutions. It and the Office of Prosecutions replaced the Emperor's Prosecution Service under a restructuring plan in September 2023 to "keep all major operations in house and streamlined".
Office of Prosecutions
Director: Douglas Strayer
This department is responsible for handling all criminal cases that do not fit under any other department of the ministry. This and the Office of Special Investigations replaced the Emperor's Prosecution Service under a restructuring plan in September 2023 to "keep all major operations in house and streamlined". Prosecutors are referred to as Case Agents (CA).
Office of Counsel Services Appeals
Director: Jonathan Olson
This department is responsible for handling appeals by legal service providers on action taken against them by the Legal Services Bureau under the Legal Equality and Access Act of 2023. This department was established by statute on October 7th, 2023.
Office of Foreign Affairs
Director: Barbara Brien
This department is responsible for handling extradition cases, cooperating with foreign governments in the pursuit of justice and managing international affairs and partnerships.
Ministers
The head of the ministry is known as the Minister of Justice. In addition to heading the ministry itself, the Minister of Justice also holds a place in the Executive Cabinet, and is an important advisor to the Emperor. The Emperor is responsible for appointing the Minister of Justice, along with all other government positions in the cabinet. There is no limit on how long any person can hold the position, and historically Ministers of Justice have served until retirement or dismissal.
| Name | Start year | End year | Regime |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Mauer | July 2019 | Present | Conall Solis |
