The Culture of Eternus

Shire Courts: Courts are overseen by local Justices of the Peace who are typically members of the local gentry (large landowners who do not have noble titles) given a commission by the monarch to administer justice in their county. They could personally punish minor offences and commit criminals for trial at the Royal Courts. Local court juries also supply information on local customs and rights. Additionally it is often at these courts that knights of the shire and coroners are chosen.