Serve on the Tribunal

Tribunal Role Selection

Choose the tier that matches your qualifications and intended participation. Each tier builds upon the capabilities of the one below it.

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  1. Tier 0

    Observer

    Public access to tribunal proceedings. Observers can view published case feeds, read finalized judgments, search the debtor registry, and verify judgment authenticity.

    Requirements
    Agreement to Code of Conduct.
    Capabilities
    View public cases, published judgments, registry lookup, judgment verification.
    Apply
  2. Tier 1

    Advocate

    Represent parties in tribunal proceedings. Advocates can file grievances on behalf of clients, submit responses and evidence, engage in mediation, and manage active case engagements.

    Requirements
    Professional background in law, mediation, or dispute resolution.
    Capabilities
    All Observer capabilities + file grievances, submit evidence, mediation participation, client management.
    Apply
  3. Tier 2

    Panelist

    Serve on adjudication panels. Panelists review evidence, participate in deliberations, and cast votes on case outcomes. Panels are assigned by the presiding arbiter.

    Requirements
    GPG key fingerprint, impartiality statement, professional background.
    Capabilities
    All Advocate capabilities + panel assignments, evidence review, vote casting, deliberation participation.
    Apply
  4. Tier 3

    Arbiter

    Preside over tribunal cases as the judicial authority. Arbiters manage case proceedings, issue emergency orders, draft and deliver judgments, set deadlines, and oversee panel deliberations.

    Requirements
    All Tier 2 requirements + judicial philosophy statement, prior adjudication experience.
    Capabilities
    All Panelist capabilities + preside over cases, issue judgments and emergency orders, manage panels, set deadlines.
    Apply
  5. Tier 4

    Chief Arbiter

    The highest authority within the Tribunal. The Chief Arbiter oversees all proceedings, reviews applications for all tiers, manages staff assignments and workload, handles remands and institutional appeals, and ensures the integrity of the tribunal system.

    Requirements
    All Tier 3 requirements + leadership vision statement, administrative experience, professional references.
    Capabilities
    Full administrative authority — application review, staff management, case assignment, remand adjudication, system oversight.
    Apply
Application Process: All applications are reviewed by the Chief Arbiter (or the Tribunal Registrar for Tier 0-1 applications). You will receive a notification at your registered email address when a decision is made.

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