[CALLISTRATUS libro quarto de cognitionibus. ] §27.1.17.prNon tantum magnitudo patrimoniorum ineunda est susceptarum trium tutelarum quaeque suscipienda est, sed etiam aetas pupillorum consideranda est: nam si priorum pupillorum aetas prope pubertatem sit, ita ut tantummodo semenstre tempus reliquum fuerit, aut eorum quorum suscipere tutelam cogitur, non dabitur excusatio: idque principalibus constitutionibus cauetur.
[CALLISTRATUS, from the fourth book on Extraordinary Jurisdictions.] Not only must the size of the estates of the three tutelages already undertaken and of each one that is to be undertaken be estimated, but the age of the pupils must also be considered; for if the age of the prior pupils is near puberty, so that only a six-month period remains, or of those whose tutelage one is compelled to undertake, an excuse will not be granted; and this is provided for by imperial constitutions.
§27.1.17.1Iliensibus et propter inclutam nobilitatem ciuitatis et propter coniunctionem originis Romanae iam antiquitus et senatus consultis et constitutionibus principum plenissima immunitas tributa est, ut etiam tutelae excusationem habeant, scilicet eorum pupillorum, qui Ilienses non sint: idque diuus Pius rescripsit.
To the inhabitants of Ilium, both because of the glorious renown of their city and because of their ancient connection to Roman origin, the most complete immunity has been granted since long ago by both decrees of the senate and constitutions of the emperors, so that they also have an excuse from tutelage, namely of those pupils who are not inhabitants of Ilium; and this the divine Pius stated in a rescript.
§27.1.17.2Eos, qui in corporibus sunt ueluti fabrorum, immunitatem habere dicimus etiam circa tutelarum exterorum hominum administrationem habebunt excusationem, nisi si facultates eorum adauctae fuerint, ut ad cetera quoque munera publica suscipienda compellantur: idque principalibus constitutionibus cauetur.
Those who belong to guilds, such as that of artisans, we say have immunity; they will also have an excuse regarding the administration of the tutelages of outsiders, unless their means have increased so that they are compelled to undertake other public duties as well; and this is provided for by imperial constitutions.
§27.1.17.3Non omnia tamen corpora uel collegia uacationem tutelarum habent, quamuis muneribus municipalibus obstricta non sint, nisi nominatim id priuilegium eis indultum sit.
However, not all guilds or associations have exemption from tutelages, even though they are not bound by municipal duties, unless that privilege has been granted to them by name.
§27.1.17.4Is qui aedilitate fungitur potest tutor dari: nam aedilitas inter eos magistratus habetur qui priuatis muneribus excusati sunt secundum diui Marci rescriptum.
He who is performing the office of aedile can be given as a tutor; for the aedileship is counted among those magistracies which are excused from private duties according to a rescript of the divine Marcus.
§27.1.17.5Sane notum est, quod gerentibus honorem uacationem tutelarum concedi placuit, uacare autem eos, qui tunc primum uocentur ad suscipiendum officium tutelae: ceterum eos, qui iam se miscuerint administrationi, ne tempore quidem magistratus uacare aeque notum est.
To be sure, it is well known that it was decided to grant an exemption from tutelages to those holding public office, but that those are exempt who are then for the first time called to undertake the office of tutelage; moreover, it is equally well known that those who have already involved themselves in the administration are not exempt even during the term of their magistracy.
§27.1.17.6Domini nauium non uidentur haberi inter priuilegia, ut a tutelis uacent, idque diuus Traianus rescripsit.
Shipowners do not seem to be included among the privileges so as to be exempt from tutelages, and the divine Trajan stated this in a rescript.
§27.1.17.7Inquilini castrorum a tutelis excusari solent nisi eorum, qui et ipsi inquilini sunt et in eodem castro eademque condicione sunt.
Inhabitants of camps are accustomed to be excused from tutelages, except of those who are themselves also inhabitants, and are in the same camp and in the same condition.