[Avodah] How does criminal law function in a Torah state

[Rich, Joel]

The King (and according to R' Kook IIUC any authority the people designate for leadership)  has the responsibility for civil order and would set up a system designed to ensure its maintenance (makin vonshin...)
KT
Joel Rich
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