The Same, On the Duties of the Proconsul, Book II. When the Proconsul enters any other city which is not a populous one or the capital of the province, he should permit it to be placed under his protection, and listen to the compliments bestowed upon him without evincing any discontent, since the people of the province do this in his honor; and he should also appoint festivals in accordance with the manners and customs which have previously been observed. 1He should visit the temples and public monuments, for the purpose of inspecting them, and ascertaining whether they are in good condition, and properly cared for, or whether they need any repairs, and provide for the completion of such as have been begun, as far as the resources of the government permit; and he should appoint with the proper formalities superintendents who are diligent in their work, and also detail soldiers for the purpose of assisting the superintendents, if this should be necessary. 2As the Proconsul has complete jurisdiction, all the authority of those who dispense justice at Rome either in the capacity of magistrates or through the grant of extraordinary power, is vested in him.

Ulpianus, On the Office of Proconsul, Book II. The Governor of a province can grant complete restitution to a minor, even against his own decision, or that of his predecessor; because minors can, on account of their age, obtain the same benefit which an appeal confers upon persons who have reached their majority.

Ulpianus, On the Office of the Proconsul, Book II. A guardian cannot state his reasons to be excused in a petition.

Ulpianus, On the Duties of Proconsul, Book I. Those who are more than twenty years of age cannot demand their freedom, if any of the price for which they have been sold should come into their hands. Where anyone has suffered himself to be sold for any other reason, even though he may be over twenty years of age, he can demand his freedom. 1The right to demand his freedom should not be refused a minor under twenty years of age, for the above-mentioned reason, unless he remained in slavery after reaching the age of twenty years; for then, if he had shared in the price, it must be said that the right to demand his freedom will be refused him.

The Same, On the Duties of Proconsul, Book II. Where anyone desires to bring an action based on a criminal offence, and intends to do so for his own pecuniary benefit, he must have recourse to the ordinary proceeding, and cannot be compelled to prosecute the culprit for the crime. If, however, he wishes to sue for the penalty under the extraordinary proceeding, he must then sign the accusation of the crime.

The Same, On the Duties of Proconsul, Book VII. The Proconsul must hear and discuss clearly all accusations of slight importance, and either release those against whom they are brought, or whip them with rods, or, if they are slaves, scourge them.

Ulpianus, On the Duties of Proconsul, Book II. When accused persons are to be placed in custody, the Proconsul should determine whether they should be sent to prison, delivered to a soldier, or committed to the care of their sureties, or to that of themselves. This is usually done after taking into consideration the nature of the crime of which the defendant is accused, or his distinguished rank, or his great wealth, or his presumed innocence, or his reputation.

The Same, On the Duties of Proconsul, Book II. Everything which requires an investigation cannot be settled by means of a petition.