For this to work the Magistrates role will need to be defined IC but not necessarily IG. Then OOC concepts will need to be translated IC. Turns are easy - sunset, sunrise period. The IR, Social Contract, etc. will need a little work but it should be do-able.
Then a lot will also depend on how the plaintiffs present their case and how the defendants (are they given a hearing?) defend themselves. Will the scope of the trial also be limited to the issues presented or if during the trial other relevant issues crop up should they be pointed out by the Magistrates? And will the defendants represent themselves or can they be represented by other more eloquent or persuasive parties?
All in all, this seems very flavourful and I definitely support it or at least give it a mock trial run.
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