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The '''Reconciliation Forums of [[Betazed]]''' is a hierarchical judicial assembly for disputes between Betazed's citizens, and on occasion, between citizens and one or more of the [[Houses of Betazed]]. | The '''Reconciliation Forums of [[Betazed]]''' is a hierarchical judicial assembly for disputes between Betazed's citizens, and on occasion, between citizens and one or more of the [[Houses of Betazed]].<ref>[https://groups.google.com/d/msg/sb118-veritas/UBewnegmGWw/iAq_WjHHBgAJ Section 44 eligibility]</ref> | ||
Reconciliation Forums are considered a separate body to the [[Betazoid Government Council]], where disputes are heard between the Houses. | Reconciliation Forums are considered a separate body to the [[Betazoid Government Council]], where disputes are heard between the Houses. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
Reconciliation forums are built on many hundreds of years of tradition. | Reconciliation forums are built on many hundreds of years of tradition. Like Betazoid weddings, all participants in a Reconciliation Forum were required to appear without any clothing. However, after joining the [[Federation]], “off-worlders” involved in forums were often uncomfortable with this practice. The tradition was subsequently changed so that all participants wore gowns, similar to Terran Kimonos. | ||
The presiding official of a Forum is known as an '''Adjudicator'''. Adjudicators used to have to be female, but that changed in the late 2200s, due to lobbying from the [[Federation]]. | The presiding official of a Forum is known as an '''Adjudicator'''. Adjudicators used to have to be female, but that changed in the late 2200s, due to lobbying from the [[Federation]]. | ||
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==Reconciliation and Compromise== | ==Reconciliation and Compromise== | ||
As an effect of the Betazoid Matriarchal society, compromise and reunion of parties is the ultimate focus of an Adjudicator of a Forum. Unlike the legal judicial institutions of other worlds such as Earth, a reconciliation forum | As an effect of the Betazoid Matriarchal society, compromise and reunion of parties is the ultimate focus of an Adjudicator of a Forum. Unlike the legal judicial institutions of other worlds such as Earth, a reconciliation forum does not base itself on an adversarial system. | ||
Even when a dispute involves more than two legal entities (parties), all parties are represented at a Reconciliation Forum. | Even when a dispute involves more than two legal entities (parties), all parties are represented at a Reconciliation Forum. | ||
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==Roles== | ==Roles== | ||
A Reconciliation Forum has the following roles: | A Reconciliation Forum has the following roles: | ||
* '''Adjudicator''': The presiding official of a Reconciliation Forum session. They must be referred to as "Mother" or "Father". Adjudicators are forbidden to have any association with any of the Houses of Betazed. Nobles are disqualified from being an Adjudicator, Keeper, of Reflector. Their attire is a sliver-grey robe. | * '''Adjudicator''': The presiding official of a Reconciliation Forum session. They must be referred to as "Mother" or "Father". Adjudicators are forbidden to have any association with any of the Houses of Betazed. Nobles and House employees are disqualified from being an Adjudicator, Keeper, of Reflector. Their attire is a sliver-grey robe. | ||
* '''Reflector''': A strong empath, but must not have any telepathic abilities. The role of the reflector is to gauge any emotional inconsistencies from any member of a party participating in a forum, and report those to the Adjudicator. They are usually naturally talented and strong empaths, although in Forums of a shorter length are not usually called upon. | * '''Reflector''': A strong empath, but must not have any telepathic abilities. The role of the reflector is to gauge any emotional inconsistencies from any member of a party participating in a forum, and report those to the Adjudicator. They are usually naturally talented and strong empaths, although in Forums of a shorter length are not usually called upon. | ||
* '''Keeper''': Adjudicator's administrative officer. | * '''Keeper''': Adjudicator's administrative officer. | ||
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All artefacts are presented digitally, except for physical artefacts. | All artefacts are presented digitally, except for physical artefacts. | ||
===Clothing=== | |||
All participants must wear gowns, in respect of the traditions of Betazoid culture of being unclothed and having nothing to hide. Starfleet or Military officers by convention are held in high regard by Reconciliation Forums and are the exception to this rule. They are required to wear their uniforms. | |||
==Physical Layout== | ==Physical Layout== | ||
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Most Reconciliation Forums have a spectator gallery, which is raised above the floor of the forum, with a force field in place. A single set of steps usually lead down to the floor area from the gallery, allowing persons to be called to enter the Forum area. | Most Reconciliation Forums have a spectator gallery, which is raised above the floor of the forum, with a force field in place. A single set of steps usually lead down to the floor area from the gallery, allowing persons to be called to enter the Forum area. | ||
The “Tholta” Primary Reconciliation Building in Rixx is the largest Reconciliation Forum in Betazed territory. It is considered the administrative center of the Primary Reconciliation Forums of Betazed. | |||
==Decisions and Outcomes== | ==Decisions and Outcomes== | ||
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An Adjudicator has the right to optionally call in fellow Adjudicators at the end of a case, which can drastically delay the outcome, sometimes for several months. | An Adjudicator has the right to optionally call in fellow Adjudicators at the end of a case, which can drastically delay the outcome, sometimes for several months. | ||
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