The king's person was inviolable. The king could not be held accountable for anything, nor could he be sued. The king and his Court had to be of the Eastern Orthodox faith. The king was the protector of all recognized religions in Serbia. The heir to the throne and other members of the royal family could not marry without the king's permission. The king appointed all civil servants. All authorities in the country exercised their authority in his name and under his supreme supervision. The king was the supreme commander of all state power; he awarded military ranks, decorations, and other awards established by law. The king had the right to coin money according to the law. The king had the right of amnesty and also had the right of pardon for criminal offenses. He could convert the punishment adjudicated against the guilty party into a punishment of a second, lesser degree, reduce it, or completely forgive the culprit.
