Poljica Statute

The Poljica Statute, from 1440, is the most important historical source for the Republic of Poljica. The statute determined the law of Poljica, which is, by its form, style, content and establishment of social-economic relations, is totally different from the rest of Croatian statutes.

It is written in short, picturesque sentences that include the norms of Poljica's society from the highest political authorities to the norms that include all Poljicians' interests. Besides the laws written in this statute, the Poljica Statute also contains various decisions and verdicts of authority that, in a few occasions, refer to individuals.

The Poljica Statute was changed as the society of Poljica changed. Another important value of the Poljica Statute is its archaic form, from which one can study the people from Poljica at the time and the people of Croatia in general. Typical features of the Poljica Statute are guarantees of freedom but also acceptance of responsibility to protect Poljica.