Judge Advocate General's Office (JAG)

The Judge Advocate General's Office (JAG) operates as Starfleet's formal legal and adjudicatory body, charged with evaluating legal claims, applying constitutional and procedural law, and issuing binding rulings. Represented by designated JAG officers (here, Phillipa), the office convenes hearings, interprets precedent, and determines institutional definitions—for example, the legal status and rights of artificial persons—through formal adjudication rather than expedient decision-making.