VII.   Law

A Sentence is an Order following a valid Verdict, or admission of Culpability at Arraignment which applies a Form of Punishment upon a convicted Person in recognition of their culpability.

A Sentence involving punishment associated with Absolution may only be issued if a plea of guilt and culpability is provided free of duress by the accused at the time of Arraignment The sentence provisions of Absolution can never be made available to a convicted person at the end of a trial.

A Sentence involving punishment associated with Penitence may only be issued if a person is found guilty upon the provision of a valid verdict by trial. The harsher sentence provisions of Penitence can never be made available to a person admitting guilt and culpability at Arraignment

Before a sentence is rendered, the accused found guilty by a jury or finding of fact must be permitted their Adlocution being their third and final opportunity speak to their defense.