“Ecclesiastical Discipline

Article XI

Section 1. Ecclesiastical Trial Court Established
There shall be an Ecclesiastical Trial Court of the Diocese for the application of Church discipline in accordance with the Provincial Constitution and Canons.

Section 2. Jurisdiction, Composition, Terms of Office, and Procedures

The jurisdiction, composition, terms of office, and procedures of the Ecclesiastical Trial Court shall be established by Canon.

Title IV, Canon 4, Section 1 on this page: The Ecclesiastical Trial Court of the Diocese

Section 1. Ecclesiastical Trial Court Established, Composition, Number of Members, Mode of Election, and Term of Office

There shall be an Ecclesiastical Trial Court (Court) of the Diocese consisting of nine members elected by the Synod of the Diocese upon the nomination of the Standing Committee for a term of three years. Four members shall be chosen from the laity and five from the clergy. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms. Staggered terms may be provided. The Standing Committee shall fill vacancies which may arise between meetings of the Synod.”