In an attempt to get the ball rolling on SC procedures, I toss out the following back of the envelope draft of petition procedures. I'm sure there are huge holes in it. Please keep in mind that it is intended as a starting point.
In order for the SC to begin action on an item, a CDS citizen must file a petition with the Dean.
Any CDS citizen may file a petition
Petitions may be of two types.
A. A petition challenging the legality of legislation
B. A petition alleging fault in the actions of a CDS citizen or government official. Absent written consent of both the petitioner and respondent, the SC lacks standing to address disputes between individuals which do not stem from existing CDS code or covenants.
A petition of type A must include -
*Reference to the particular act being challenged.
*An explanation of why the petitioner believes the act to be unconstitutionalA Petition of type B must include
* The identity (avatar) of the alleged transgressor(s)
* The code or covenant that is alleged to have been violated.
* The remedy sought
Type A petitions shall be made public immediately. When a Petition of type B is filed, a copy shall immediately be forwarded to the alleged transgressor(s). They shall have 5 days to submit a written response to the petition. At the end of the five day period, the petition and any response(s) shall be published.