Inquisition (Old Republic)

The Inquisition was a special court of the Galactic Republic in the time of the Great Sith War. The court was summoned when dealing with war criminals and in other very special cases. It was headed by the Supreme Chancellor, and the proceedings took place before the Senators of the Galactic Senate.

Workings
The Supreme Chancellor was the president of the Inquisition. It is not known whether he was assisted by other judges or held supreme authority in his own right. The present Senators may have functioned as a jury, or just observed the proceedings. Apparently, the accused party had no intrinsic right to legal council, although Jedi, possessing great respect and authority in this time, were allowed to speak before the Inquisition on an accused's behalf should they choose to.

Appearances

 * Tales of the Jedi: The Sith War