Supreme Court of the Digital Realm
Rules of Court
Broadcast Protocol 2026.1
Article I: Judicial Authority
1.1 The Overrule Clause
The Bench (Terrance Ward) holds the supreme right to overturn or vacate the Panel’s verdict if the Jury was swayed by bias or failed to weigh critical evidence.
1.2 Finality of Judgment
Once the Bench has ruled and the gavel has dropped, the case is closed.
Article II: Evidence & Testimony
2.1 Direct Testimony Only
Third-party witnesses cannot be called to testify before the Grand Panel. The Court does not recognize outside testimony to ensure the efficiency of the hearing.
2.2 Statement of Facts
The official Statement of Facts must come directly from the parties involved (Plaintiff and Defendant). Corroborating evidence (screenshots, recordings, documents) is permitted, but the narrative must be delivered by the Case Holders themselves.
Article III: The Right to Object
Only the Plaintiff or Defendant may object. Only the Bench can Sustain or Overrule.
| Objection | Example |
|---|---|
| Hearsay | Testifying to info not personally witnessed. |
| Leading | Questions that force a specific "Yes/No" answer. |
| Argumentative | Badgering or insulting the witness. |
| Beyond Scope | Bringing up unrelated past drama. |
| Speculation | Asking the witness to guess a hypothetical. |
Article IV: Attendance & Default
4.1 Ex Parte Proceedings
If one party fails to appear, the hearing proceeds "One-Sided." The present party gives testimony without rebuttal.
4.2 Dismissal With Prejudice
Dual non-appearance results in a permanent dismissal. The Petitioner is barred from ever re-filing this specific case.
Article V: Final Verdicts
| Verdict | Definition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Judgment for Plaintiff | Petitioner meets the "Burden of Common Sense." | Respondent found at fault. |
| Judgment for Defendant | Respondent successfully rebuts all claims. | Respondent cleared of allegations. |
| Mistrial | Panel fails to reach a 51% majority. | Case unresolved; record is struck. |
Article VI: Platform Compliance
The Grand Panel adheres to TikTok, YouTube, and Twitch standards. Prohibition includes:
- Doxxing or private data leaks.
- Hate speech or targeted harassment.
- Content risking a platform strike.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: The Grand Panel is for entertainment purposes only. This is not a court of law. Proceedings do not constitute legal, professional, or medical advice.