Special Tribunal of 1739

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Special Tribunal of 1739
Abbreviation	ST-1739 (TS-1739/QHTT-1739)
Motto	"Justice Under Law"
Formation	1.IV.1739 AN
Extinction	15.VIII.1739 AN
Type	Special Military Tribunal
Legal status	Ad hoc judicial body
Purpose/focus	Trial of Spring Crisis coup participants
Headquarters	Palace of Justice, Cárdenas
Location	Nouvelle Alexandrie
Region served	Nouvelle Alexandrie
Membership	9 judges
Official languages	Alexandrian, Wechua, Martino, Istvanistani
Presiding Judge	Roberto Mendoza
Chief Prosecutor	Maria Elena Sotomayor
Chief Defense Counsel	Juan Carlos Vega
Tribunal Secretary	Isabella Riquelme
Key people	Roberto Mendoza (Presiding Judge) Lucy Villeneuve (Chief Prosecutor) Juan Carlos Vega (Chief Defense) Isabella Riquelme (Secretary) Francisco Delgado (Military Judge) Carmen Ortiz (Constitutional Expert)
Main organ	Judicial Panel Prosecution Office Defense Office Administrative Office
Parent organization	High Court of Justice of Nouvelle Alexandrie
Affiliations	National Investigation Commission Military Reform Commission
Budget	NAX€ 58 million
Staff	156
Remarks	Established under the Emergency Powers Act, 1739

The Special Tribunal of 1739 (Alexandrian: Tribunal Spécial de 1739, Martino: Tribunal Especial de 1739, Wechua: Qhapaq Hatun Taripa Tantanakuy-1739) was an ad hoc judicial body established to try participants in the Spring Crisis of 1739 coup attempt in Nouvelle Alexandrie. Operating from IV.1739 AN to VIII.1739 AN, the tribunal conducted trials of 232 defendants, including military officers and civilian conspirators, resulting in 187 convictions.

The tribunal was notable for its transparency, public proceedings, and strict adherence to due process despite the extraordinary circumstances. Its proceedings were broadcast on national television and extensively documented, helping restore public confidence in the justice system and demonstrating the government's commitment to constitutional order.

Background

Following the defeat of the coup attempt and initial investigations by the National Investigation Commission, the Emergency Powers Act, 1739 authorized the creation of a special tribunal to try those involved. The tribunal was deliberately structured to include both civilian and military judges, ensuring expertise in both constitutional and military law.

See also

• Spring Crisis of 1739
• National Investigation Commission
• Military Reform Commission
• Emergency Powers Act, 1739