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Adjective: inquisitorial  in,kwi-zu'to-ree-ul
  1. Marked by inquisitive interest; especially suggestive of an ecclesiastical inquisitor
    "the press was inquisitorial to the point of antagonism"; "a practical police force with true inquisitorial talents"
     
  2. Having the authority to conduct official investigations
    "the inquisitorial power of the Senate"
     
  3. Especially indicating a form of prosecution in which proceedings are secret and the accused is questioned by a prosecutor who acts also as the judge

See also: inquiring

Antonym: accusatorial

Encyclopedia: Inquisitorial