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With What Court Should The Charges Be Filed?
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The court of original jurisdiction rests with the body in which a person is a member (non ministers - church, ministers - presbytery).
BCO 31-1 |
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** What Must Be Done Before The Formal Charges Are Brought?
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BCO 31-2
Sessions and Presbyteries must determine the Christian character of those bringing charges. |
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** When must a formal judicial process be pursued?
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BCO 31-2
When the court finds through investigation a strong presumption of guilt in the party involved. |
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** How Many Witnesses Are Required?
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BCO 35-3
More than one - yet if, in addition to the testimony of one witness, corroborative evidence be produced, the offense may be considered to be proved |
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** How Should A Censure Be Administered?
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With all tenderness and in a spirit of meekness
Suited to the nature of the offenses See BCO 36 for details |
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** What Is The Goal Of Discipline In Regard To The Offender?
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Repentance and restoration to the body
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