It appears in Chapter 2 (In The Sardar), during the scene where Tarl Cabot is at the gate of the Sardar mountains speaking with a member of the Caste of Initiates.
The Passage:
"...and sometimes they are outlaws fleeing from Gor's harsh justice, hoping to find at least brief sanctuary in the cruel, mysterious domain of Priest-Kings, a country into which they may be assured no mortal magistrate or vengeful band of human warriors will penetrate."
What this says about Magistrates:
Limitation of Jurisdiction: The power and authority of a Gorean magistrate end at the boundary of the Sardar (the territory of the Priest-Kings).
Mortal Status: They are referred to as "mortal," distinguishing their human laws from the "divine" or mysterious nature of the Priest-Kings.
Enforcement: Magistrates are implied to be the active pursuers of "Gor's harsh justice," likely working in tandem with warriors to capture criminals, but they will not cross the "black palisade" to arrest an outlaw.
There is also a brief mention in Chapter 6 regarding judges (which are often synonymous with magistrates in Gorean lore), noting their high social status:
"On Gor, incidentally, chairs... tend to be reserved for significant personages, such as administrators and judges."
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