The Alliance Marshals functioned as law enforcement officers for the Galactic Alliance during the period after the Second Galactic Civil War. These marshals, equipped with circular shields and identification folders, wielded significant power. Their chain of command led to the Office of the Chief of State.
Alliance Marshals were issued identification folders along with circular shields. To effectively perform their responsibilities, they were granted substantial legal power. Transporting prisoners to and from court proceedings also fell under their purview.
Following the arrest and exile of Grand Master Luke Skywalker of the New Jedi Order on charges related to his perceived failure to prevent Darth Caedus' descent into the dark side of the Force, the government mandated that observers accompany Jedi during their assignments. The intention behind this oversight was to ensure that the Jedi's actions aligned with the Galactic Alliance's definition of legitimacy. Dab Hantaq, at least one such supervisor, was appointed as an Alliance Marshal to enhance his operational capabilities. Subsequently, the High Court of the Galactic Alliance overturned the executive order issued by Chief of State [Natasi Daala), which had made observers mandatory for the Jedi.