Who makes up the tribunal?
Tribunal officials include: 1. Judges: canon lawyers who hear the cases and make the decisions. 2. Defender of the Bond: one who acts in the name of the church to present a defense of the validity of the bond; they examine and question the evidence presented. 3. Auditors: one who gathers the documents and testimony and presents the case to the judges. 4. Procurator/Advocate: a representative who works directly with the petitioner and/or respondent.
