Frequently Asked Questions
Official Protocol & Procedural Guidelines
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The Courtroom Process
What are the possible verdicts?
Cases end in one of three ways:
1. Judgment for Plaintiff: The Petitioner proves their case.
2. Judgment for Defendant: The Respondent is cleared of allegations.
3. Mistrial: Declared if the Jury is "hung" (no 51% majority) or if a procedural error occurs.
1. Judgment for Plaintiff: The Petitioner proves their case.
2. Judgment for Defendant: The Respondent is cleared of allegations.
3. Mistrial: Declared if the Jury is "hung" (no 51% majority) or if a procedural error occurs.
Can I bring witnesses to support my case?
No. To ensure efficiency, witnesses cannot be called. All Statements of Fact must come directly from the Plaintiff and Defendant. You may, however, submit physical evidence such as screenshots or recordings to corroborate your own testimony.
What happens if the other person doesn't show up?
The hearing will proceed Ex Parte. This means the party present will give their testimony without rebuttal. While a win is not guaranteed, the appearing party has a significant advantage.
What if neither party shows up?
The case is Dismissed with Prejudice. This means the case is permanently closed, and the Petitioner is barred from ever filing this specific conflict again. Repeated no-shows may result in a platform ban.
Rules & Conduct
Who can "Object" during a hearing?
Only the Plaintiff or Defendant have the right to object to testimony. The Bench (Terrance Ward) has the sole authority to either "Sustain" (agree) or "Overrule" (disagree) with the objection.
Can the Jury's vote be changed?
Yes. The Bench retains the Overrule Clause. If the Bench determines the Jury was swayed by bias or ignored critical facts, he may vacate the Panel's verdict and issue a final Judicial Ruling.
Privacy & Safety
Will my private information be safe?
We strictly adhere to platform safety standards. You must redact phone numbers, home addresses, and sensitive data before submitting evidence. Doxxing is strictly prohibited and results in an immediate ban.
The Grand Panel adheres to all 2026 Digital Content Safety Standards.