Department of Magical Law Enforcement
The Department of Magical Law Enforcement is the largest department at the Ministry of Magic. And arguably the most important of the various departments, it is a combination of police and justice facilities. All other departments are answerable to this one, with the exception of the Department of Mysteries.
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Main Divisions
The department is located on the second level of the Ministry, and includes the following divisions:
Auror Office
An Auror is a highly trained, specialist officers who investigate crimes involving the Dark Arts and apprehend Dark Wizards. The Auror Office takes in new recruits with a minimum of 5 N.E.W.T.s (with marks no lower than "Exceeds Expectations"): Potions, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Transfiguration, Charms, and Herbology N.E.W.T.s are the most appropriate for someone who aspires to be admitted to the training program. Potential recruits will also have to pass a series of character and aptitude tests.
Improper Use of Magic Office
This office, the Improper Use of Magic Office, punishes violations of the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy. This includes underage witches and wizards intentionally using magic. This office is in charge of the Trace, which allows them to monitor the magic used by those under the age of seventeen.
Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office
This office regulates the use of magic on Muggle objects and confiscates those which have been illegally bewitched. One of the laws they enforce is the prohibition on magically altering a Muggle vehicle with the intent to fly it.
Wizengamot Administration Services
An office which undertakes administrative and clerical duties for the Wizengamot; including maintenance of court documents, hearing dates, judges' schedules, and the administration of legal proceedings.
Other divisions
Magical Law Enforcement Patrol
The Magical Law Enforcement Patrol (formerly the Magical Law Enforcement Squad) is tasked with general law enforcement.
Hitwizards
Hitwizards comprise a team of highly trained wizards tasked with arresting dangerous criminals. The entry requirements include five O.W.L.s, one of which must be Defence Against the Dark Arts. Members have a personal bed reserved at St Mungo's Hospital.
Ministry of Magic Witch Watchers
Ministry of Magic Witch Watchers are a special Ministry force that is stationed at strategical places in search of fugitive criminals.
Animagus Registry
The Animagus Registry is a registry service within this department. Animagi are required to submit themselves once they acquire the ability to turn into an animal.
Wizard Defender Solicitor Office
The solicitor office is the base for any Ministry-provided legal representation provided to arrested members of the public for free or low fee.
Files & Documents
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