Author's note: This story is a satire of a fictitious government and court system. It has fictitious names, characters, places, and events. Any resemblance to actual people, actual events, or perceived future events are purely coincidental. This story contains sexual servitude. Please enjoy another story if any of the above is offensive to you.
***
The year was 2027 and the new administration has made sweeping changes to the department of justice, the judicial branch, and the treasury department. Certain processes were "simplified and streamlined" to create new revenue sources. The judicial system had authorized judges unprecedented power to carry out punishment and collect the maximum amount of revenue. Creativity was encouraged.
***
As Burt read the notice from the RCA (Revenue Court Administration) he did not understand the violation it described. The notice stated that form1069X was not filed, and the fees were not paid for his small business. The letter instructed him to appear in revenue court. It also stated that no legal representation was allowed.
Burt emailed the notice to Patrick, his lawyer who handled the tax filings and related matters.
"Patrick, what the hell is this? What is form 1069X?" asked Burt from his phone.
"You are my fourth client who received this notice. I never heard of it. There are many weird changes going on under the new administration. Everyone is confused and paranoid."
"What should I do?"
"Burt, you must appear at court and find out. And whatever happens, follow the court's orders. I've heard of some very strange stories of late, regarding the RCA and its seemingly unlimited power."
"What have you heard?"
"This court is run by a renegade judge who sentences unusual punishments."
"But I'm just running a small lingerie shop. How bad could it be?"
"I don't know, but I advise you to follow the judge's orders."
***
Burt arrived at the courthouse. There were two armed guards at the entrance, with a sophisticated security scanner.
"Please give me your notice," said one of the guards.
Burt handed him the document, and he scanned it into the system.
"Please give me your identification."
The guard examined Burt's ID, searched him, and confiscated his smart phone.
"Electronic devices are not permitted in the courthouse. It will be tagged and returned to you at the end of your stay," said the guard with no expression or emotion.
"But I have important information on my phone, that I may need for my court appearance."
"There are no exceptions. Either follow the procedure or go home. However, the judge may issue a warrant for your arrest if you do not appear."
Burt looked at him with frustration, but handed over his phone, walked through the scanning machine, and proceeded upstairs to the courtroom. Burt took a seat in the second row. There were about a dozen people that held notices like his.
Burt asked the man sitting next to him, "Pardon me, but do you know what's going on?"
"I'm not sure. The whole process seems very strange."
Just then, a very tall and attractive woman dressed in a uniform with a gun strapped around her thin waist came through a door in the corner of the room. As she approached, she yelled, "Burt Jones please step forward."
Burt got up and walked toward the woman and said, "I am Burt Jones."
"I am Ms. Jonie, an officer of the court. Please come with me to Judge Edelman's chamber."
Ms. Jonie was 5 foot 10, her dark brunette hair was tied in a bun, her dark brown eyes were serious, and her facial features were rugged in an attractive way. She was 32 years old, large boobs that protruded out from her tight brown shirt, and long legs with a firm ass that filled out her matching slacks.
Burt followed her into the judge's chamber while admiring Ms. Jonie's rear end. Burt was 27 years old, 5 foot 5, with a cute boyish face. He was slender and fit.
"Please stand before Judge Edelman," said Ms. Jonie as she stood next to the judge in a protective way.
"Judge Edelman, this is Burt Jones. He failed to file form 1069X and pay the fees," stated Ms. Jonie.
The woman Judge was 45 years old, long blonde hair, blue eyes, attractive but had a very stern expression. She was sitting behind a large, elevated desk, and wore a black robe.
"I am Judge Julie Edelman. To save expenses and streamline the process, the RCA has given me authority to run these proceedings in this federal court. I will explain the rule of law, question you, and then determine your innocence or guilt. If you are innocent, you will be immediately released. If guilty, I will determine the punishment. There is no appeal process after my determination. Do you understand everything I just stated?" asked the Judge.
"Your Honor, I had no knowledge of the form or the requirement, and neither did my tax preparer," said Burt nervously.
"Mr. Jones, ignorance of the tax laws is no excuse. It is your responsibility as a business owner to comply with all the requirements on a timely basis."
Burt thought to himself it would be best to just agree and remedy the situation by following her orders.
"I'm sorry your Honor, I will immediately file form 1069X and pay whatever is required. How much is it?"
"Well, it appears you are in the sex business, so..."
Burt cut off the Judge, and blurted out, "Judge, I am not in the sex business. I sell ladies lingerie."
"Mr. Jones, in my courtroom, you do not interrupt me. You listen and then speak when I ask you a question. Is that clear?"
"Yes, your Honor."
"Do you sell see through bras and panties?"
Yes, your Honor."
Do you sell crotchless panties exposing women's vaginas?"
Yes, your Honor, but..."
The Judge talked over Burt in mid-sentence, "According to the new tax code, your business is classified as a sex business. The 1069X form is required each quarter, with a filing fee of 5% of your total sales. I find you guilty."
Burt looked and listened in disbelief. He wanted to scream out in anger but knew that would make things worst in this ass backwards court.
The Judge continued, "Mr. Burt Jones, you are found guilty of failing to file form 1069X, according to RCA code 105.68. Since you are in the sex trade, you will be sentenced to 18 months in federal prison. You will be eligible for parole in 12 months, for good behavior."
"This is outrageous! I want to file an appeal!" yelled Burt.
"This law was passed by congress. As I told you earlier, there is no appeal process once you have been found guilty of a sex crime."
Burt was in a state of shock. There were a few moments of silence, and then Judge Edelman continued.
"There is another option versus jail time."
Burt looked up at the Judge, and said, "What is the other option?"
"You become the property of the federal government for a month. During this period, you are auctioned to servitude to the highest bidder. However, if you choose this alternative sentence, it cannot be revoked. If you break a single rule or do not obey your host, you will be sent to prison for the full 18 months, with no chance of early release."
"Servitude? What exactly does that mean?"
"Just like it sounds. You will be a slave and must obey all commands. Once you agree to become the property of the government, you are stripped of your clothing, all possessions, and your rights."
"Is this a joke? Are you crazy?"