Auditor (ecclesiastical)
In ecclesiastical terminology, an Auditor (from a Latin word meaning "hearer") is a person given authority to hear cases in an ecclesiastical court.
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The Auditor has been described as "the impartial court official that collects all necessary documents for the case, and may supplement the acts of the case with further questioning of parties and witnesses".[2]
The Auditor may be chosen from the tribunal judges, or from persons, clergy or lay people, approved by the Bishop for this office. The persons chosen by the Bishop should be conspicuous for their good conduct, prudence and learning.[3]
The manner in which the Auditor is to conduct the questioning of witnesses is indicated in canons 1558-1571 of the Code of Canon Law.
Whenever the
The judges of the Roman Rota are given the title of Auditor or Prelate Auditor.[5]
Until the late 20th century, the title of Auditor was in use in the diplomatic service of the Holy See to designate a rank higher than that of First Secretary, but below that of Counsellor.
Church of England
In the Church of England, the Auditor is a judge who is a member of both the Arches Court of Canterbury and the Chancery Court of York.[6]
Church of Scientology
In the Church of Scientology, an Auditor is a spiritual counselor who is authorised to use Scientology tech while giving religious counsel (auditing).
References
- ^ "Code of Canon Law: text - IntraText CT". www.intratext.com. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
- ^ Glossary of Canonical Terms Archived October 30, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Code of Canon Law: text - IntraText CT". www.intratext.com. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
- ^ "Code of Canon Law: text - IntraText CT". www.intratext.com. Retrieved 2019-06-15.
- ^ Ojetti, B. (1908). Ecclesiastical Courts. (The Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company). Retrieved 1 May 2009
- ^ The Ecclesiastical Courts