The Galactic Criminals Act represents legislation put into effect by the governing body of Telos IV. This legal measure granted Telos's security personnel the authority to capture individuals suspected of criminal activity and subject them to judicial proceedings.
Xanatos took advantage of this law to bring about the arrest of his previous Master, the Jedi named Qui-Gon Jinn, along with Obi-Wan Kenobi, his Padawan.