Laws
Laws are the name for the current regulations in effect on the colony at any given time. It also provides common and uncommon offenses and punishments for them. This is not a general guide to security. All new marshals should review the official Guide to Marshals. The following are all sentences you can apply to prisoners during your work as a member of the marshals. It's important to remember you are expected to follow them as a guideline. For example, you are not required to give a sentence if the problem can be resolved in alternative way that the suspect agrees to, such as community service, or peer mediation. To understand how to go about a proper arrest, or other clarifications such a prisoner rights, alert levels, and more, see Standard Operating Procedure. Note that Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is enforced via head of staff. To be charged of a violation of SOP, a head of staff has to be pushing it.
Law's protections, and rights only apply to colonist and colony allies. Visitors, outsiders, and groups unconnected to the colony have no rights and therefore no protections under the law.
Interpretation of the Law
All colony law is subject to the standard of INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. No one is to ever be assumed guilty, evidence must be presented that reasonably proves guilt.
A good working knowledge of the law is important for any person on the station. It can be the difference between a shiny pair of handcuffs and sipping drinks in the bar. More in-depth interpretations of the law is required for such positions as the ranger, officer, premier, and the warrant officer. For certain crimes, the accused party's intent is important. The difference between 'assault' and 'attempted murder' can be very hard to ascertain. It is important to note though, that 'assault' and 'attempted murder' are mutually exclusive. You cannot be charged with 'assault' and 'attempted murder' from the same crime as the intent of each is different. Pay careful attention to the requirements of each law and select the one that best fits the crime when deciding sentence.
If the crime has a victim involved who chooses not to press charges specific to them, security may not decide to press charges anyway. It doesn't matter why. If someone punches someone else, security can still arrest the assailant, but if the victim decides they would rather talk it out instead of them getting jail time, then security should let them do it. Arresting them anyway falls under wrongful arrest. Note, the victim must choose this option. A murder victim cannot voice their choice and therefore cannot choose to drop charges. This does not mean a victim can excuse all crimes committed by the assailant, only the crimes committed directly against them. Security can still charge the assailant for crimes that, while may have happened at the same time as crimes committed against the victim, did not directly involve the victim. This includes crimes against other people and to property belonging to the base/station/etc. The victim cannot speak on behalf of these entities.
Red paragraph crimes may not, for any reason, be dropped barring a determination of no wrongdoing from the Warrant Officer or Ranger after an investigation, or a pardon from the Provost Marshal. This means that should a victim die to an accidental death, or an intentional one, the victim may not drop charges, as such charges are a threat to the colony itself and not just the victim. Red paragraph crimes includes "Exceptional" and "Capitol" offenses. Addendum: Should the Warrant Officer or Ranger be found to be abusing the authority they possess, they should be charged following steps detailed for arresting heads of staff, or in criminal laws respectively. Falsifying evidence to prosecute a colonist falls under criminal acts that are determined based upon the extent.
- To ensure you, as an arresting officer, don't fall into the trap of negligence or misuse of power, always follow procedure where possible as detailed by standard operating procedure.
- In the case of violent crimes (assault, manslaughter, attempted murder and murder), and theft (petty, pickpocketing, and high value) take only the most severe.
- A single incident has a single sentence, so if, for instance, the prisoner took 3 items off someone, this is a single count of theft.
- Keep in mind that people that cause major mayhem (and potentially any other criminals) have probably committed more than one crime. Add the time for each case together.
- Aiding a criminal makes you an accomplice; you can be charged with the same crime as the person you aided.
- As an arresting officer, follow the Guide to Marshals to ensure you don't fall foul of legal proceedings.
Some crimes may have a fine tied to them, in this case, the detained person may either serve the sentence given to them, or pay a fine. Fines can be processed using an EFTPOS scanner or by paying cash from an ATM. Do note, however, that your warrant officer will most likely need to set up an EFTPOS scanner for you, as they need to be configured to place fines into the station security account. Otherwise, turn the cash in to a supply specialist for safe keeping, or directly to the the warrant officer who can add it to the security account.
Additional
Heads of staff are not above the law, and can be arrested by the marshals for breaking it. The only time that the law can be overridden is when there is an imminent and overwhelming threat to the station, such as during Code Delta scenario. Pardons are only legitimate if they come from a a council vote or Boris Kilmeade himself (that is, someone who ranks above the warrant officer and council in matters of security).
- If you can't find the incident listed in here you can ask for the council to vote on a decision.
- The time you took for bringing the suspect in and the time you spend questioning are NOT to be calculated into this. This is the pure time someone spends in a cell staring at the wall.
- You should apply the suggested sentence unless the warrant officer or council demands otherwise, or the arrested individual has been a continual problem during the shift.
- Double jeopardy applies, once you've been charged and served your time OR you've been determined innocent, you cannot be arrested or charged again for that singular instance. This does not apply to different instances or separate crimes discovered after the fact.
- If a sentence is 20 minutes or longer, allow the prisoner access to the communal jail area and not confine them to the cell except in cases of suicide attempts.
- If further criminal acts are made while imprisoned (such as assaulting another prisoner or breaking windows), the prisoner is to be moved to solitary confinement with charges added to their sentence.
- If prison time for a single holding accumulates to more than 90 minutes, hold the prisoner until judgement by a tribunal unless they surrendered and willingly came to the brig.
Salvaging Rights
These laws will attempt to make clear what is, and is not salvage. Who has rights over what claims, the proper handling of claims and so fourth. These laws MUST be enforced by Nadezhda Marshals or, Blackshield depending the jurisdiction of the 'claim' and apply to all colonists of the Nadezdha Colony as well as Colony Allies and 'Neutral' third parties. Basic salvage rights entail only the following caveats;
- Trash piles, unclaimed and clearly unowned items and storage containers are the rightful property of the 'first claimant'. A trash pile belongs to the first person to touch it, an abandoned locker to the first one to reach it, et cetera.
- Clearly owned property must be respected. A labeled cart, a gun who's serial is registered and thus known - these are considered personal property, and must be respected.
Additionally the following rules apply to all 'claims'
- If an item is stolen and then rediscovered by in an area that would normally count as right-to-loot then it must be returned as it is their rightful property.
- Crime scenes. Any item taken from a crime scene is chargeable by theft, obstruction of duty, and suspicious conduct. A crime scene's boundaries will be clearly marked by tape set up by Marshals or Blackshield.
- Items dropped by colonists or allies due to severe injuries are their rightful property, and MUST be returned.
- The areas owned by colony allies or factions (such as Voidwolf ally Ships or the Soteria Solar Outpost), and clearly defined departmental zones are barred from allowing salvage claims.
Types of Salvage Claims
In summary, there are four types of salvage areas. Claimed, Unclaimed, disputed and free
- Claimed areas are those within colony borders(or the borders of colony allies) that have a lawful mandate placed over them, determined typically by the High Council, or at times low council. These locations are the claim-right of a particular faction, ally, et cetera. The FULL contents of these areas is the rightful claim of their respective owners, and any contents taken are effectively treated as their 'rightful property'. Though mere presence on a claim is not generally sufficient to result in charges, the removal of property from them(I.E scavving) is cause for charges of trespass, theft, and grand theft. Additionally, a modifier "Breach of salvage rights" should be applied to each of these charges and any items taken returned or, if not possible - their value owed in remediation.
- Unclaimed areas, while still within colony property have no rightful claim placed on them, such claims may be enacted at the discretion of the High council, foreman and low council(in that order of importance), having to be properly ratified and faxed to be valid.
- Uncontested areas are new zones or uncertain zones that have no current claims. While they may be within the borders of the Colony or its Allies, they are generally free to loot so long as general scavenging rules are observed. Conflicts, theft and similar SHALL be punished by law.
- Free areas are neither within colony territory nor hold any special claim. These areas are typically considered 'free' of salvage rights and include but are not limited to; the untamed wilds past the colony border and space(and areas located within that do not fall under the purview of the previous types of claims).
Known claims and their status
- The Nadezdha colony maintains that the areas in its immediate vicinity, as well as the jungle directly south and the crater directly west are 'colony property' and not subject to claims by non-colony forces.
- Colony maintenance is 'unclaimed', thus only basic salvage rights must be respected.
- The Prospectors hold exclusive claims over the following areas; Greyson Positronics field offices and attached locations. 'Preppers' bunker. 'Ironhead compound' Smuggler base. 'Zoo' research facility.
- The 'Scrap haven' is, as of now a shared claim between the Prospectors and Hunters lodge - However, the Hunters Lodge has abdicated any right to lease their hold on the claim.
- The hunters Lodge holds exclusive claim over the following areas; The lodge itself and land upon which it sits, and the plains in the immediate vicinity of their lodge
- The 'Salvage Fields' are 'free' claim, though basic salvage rights should be respected.
- The assorted, smaller 'Points of Interest' in the immediate vicinity of the colony are 'uncontested'(E.G, scorched outpost, lost outpost, etc).
Enforcement of Claims and Jurisdiction.
As previously stated, it is the duty of Marshals and Blackshield to enforce salvaging rights - though they may vary on where their areas of jurisdiction come into play.
Blackshield are largely expected to handle matters of salvage dispute where exterior forces threaten Nadezdha Colony(or upon request, colony allies) claims. Exterior factions attempted to jump claims owned by Prospectors should result in their dispatching.
Marshals however are granted jurisdiction over legal matters of enforcement. Colonists jumping claims that are rightfully held should be charged accounting for the details of the matter.
In the event where jurisdiction may be at question, it is important to remember that while the blackshield holds legal jurisdiction outside the perimeter fence - they are typically less oriented in the minutiae of law, and should they have to step in to enforce claims upon colonists past the walls they must hand over said colonists on return for processing by Marshals.
Additional Caveats
- Salvage rights may, at the determination of their holder - be granted or leased. E.G, The Prospectors may, at the determination of the Foreman or Overboss Hogg grant rights over claims to other factions, allies, etc.
- The leasing of scav-rights by Foremen must, by order of Overboss Hogg be both A. reported to his office and either a cut of the total salvage or trade of 'equal value' taken. The Overboss adds that the job of prospectors is not to make friends, but to make money and that failure to properly extract value from such deals will result in consequences
- Though it is held that claimants have the right to defend their stake(with force if necessary) it is expected that Claimants use reasoned force in such and that the holding of such stakes be clearly communicated. E.G; A neutral party trespasses on a Colony claim, prospectors must clearly communicate that such a claim exists and offer opportunity for the claim-juimpers to return the stolen salvage and leave before force is used.
Contraband Quick-Reference Table
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Contraband Policy
Minor Contraband
- Thermals are considered contraband for all departments. Thermals are permitted outside the colony, a red alert level, or in combat scenarios. This goes for the augmentations that can be made by both Soteria and the Church. Anyone found in violation of this will be charged with minor contraband and the item will be confiscated. The following items are considered thermals: Augmented shades, Thermo-nightvision helmets, Thermal goggles, Thermal augmentations and bioaugmentations. Along with any hardsuit modules that contain thermals.
- If either Church or Soteria provided thermals, they are to be fined for minor contraband as well. If a Soteria staff continues to do so repeatedly, then they are to be demoted immediately. Heads of staff in Soteria or the Church continuing are to be detained and demoted after a fax has been sent up to the faction leader.
- Permits can be temporarily provided to excuse thermal augmentations but requires a roboticist/doctor/prime to write a form for the insertion of thermal augmentation, a gatelog from Blackshield listing the departure and return of the individual, and a form from doctor/roboticist/prime of it being removed. These forms are to be given to the WO, if there is no WO then the Supply Speicalist. If there are neither, hold onto them for later or fax them up to the Council.
- Marshal officers must carry at minimum non-lethal ammunition, but may choose to carry lethal ammunition as desired.
- The shooting range is considered a testing zone for science, including the testing and use of combat mechs. Items sent from science to the range for testing must be announced over general comms, including mechs. In the instance of Soteria testing explosives up at the shooting range, it must be a device capable of small explosives only. Larger explosions are to be tested out in the mines.
- If any weapon or item is used in the commission of a crime, the weapons policy (if applicable) is null and the weapons are confiscated.
- Any accidents relating to handling contraband are to be reported immediately to marshals and relevant heads of staff. If an injury results from such a mishap, the medical staff should also be informed. If station damage occurs, contact guild staff. You are responsible for any additional damage caused by any weaponry be it explosives, projectile, or melee.
- In the event experimental technology or combat mechs must be moved through general areas of the station this should be announced by the courier on public radio, stating the destination they are delivering it, and again once delivered. Examples include roboticists transporting mechs to give to other departments, or scientists moving weapons outside to the range for testing.
- The chemicals in the list above are considered minor contraband. These items may be tested upon within the research or medical department and are not considered contraband unless they leave said departments. Chemicals not on this list are not considered contraband unless used in the commission of a crime such as negligence or attempted murder. Some chemicals can be used for medical purposes and do not need to be in a medical department to be used (for example, soporific being used for field surgeries).
- All encryption keys that are not supplied to a colonists workplace are considered minor contraband. If sensitive or private information is gained through the use of encryption keys that a colonist should not have access to they should also be charged with violation of employee privacy. This is applied even if it was not the intent of the person using the encryption key. Legal access to an encryption key can be given by any employee of the faction or head of staff, but the head of staff reserves the right to remove any access to any non-employee at any time for any reason. Please note that allies and neutral factions may have their own encryption keys - these are not illegal and should never be taken away.
- Stolen ID cards are considered minor contraband. All access ID cards and devices that potentially give you all access such as a functioning cryptographic sequencer(Also known as Emag) are all considered major contraband (unless used and tested in the Soteria Research Wing). Other charges such as trespassing or disrespecting the dead should still apply if taken of a corpse as an example. In case an ID card or device had to be used for an emergency, all charges are void. If an ID card is illegally modified this applies a minor contraband charge. Legal access can be given by any employee of the faction or head of staff, but the head of staff reserves the right to remove any access to any non-employee at any time for any reason.
- Hardsuit modules may or may not be contraband, refer to the quick list to determine if one is or not.
- Any and all Chameleon items are minor contraband, which should be turned over to the Marshals or Soteria immediately.
Major Contraband
- Mechs that are not specifically designed or outfitted for combat, such as a Ripley or Odysseus, are not considered combat mechs and therefore not considered contraband. A combat mech such as a durand, gygax, or phazon is considered contraband even with no weapons attached. For a non-combat mech to be considered outfitted for combat it must have a tool built specifically for combat, such as a jury rigged machine gun or welder laser, tools that could be used as a weapon such as a drill do not count.
- Combat mechs or standard mechs fitted for combat are considered major contraband. Non-soteria staff wishing to own a mech, be it for combat or otherwise must fill out the proper forms and store the mech within their department, personal quarters, or mech bay. Transporting any combat mech of any kind must be announced over public comms and cannot be driven freely across the colony. This policy and associated paperwork applies to any mech, including those obtained through salvage. In the cases of salvage found mechs a equipment form must be signed by Soteria staff (preferably a roboticist or CRO), your head of staff (if applicable), and the premier (if applicable).
- The chemicals in the list above are considered major contraband. These items may be tested upon within the research or medical department and are not considered contraband unless they leave said departments. Chemicals not on this list are not considered contraband unless used in the commission of a crime such as negligence or attempted murder. Some chemicals can be used for medical purposes and do not need to be in a medical department to be used (for example, soporific being used for field surgeries).
- Bluespace harpoons, and other teleportation items, due to the fact they can only be used to either steal items or gain entry to a place you may not have access to are considered major contraband in all cases except when Soteria research has one. This does not mean anyone in research can leave their department with one, it is for testing purposes only and only within their department. In all other cases it is major contraband, this cannot be overridden without express signed consent by the CRO and WO.
- Armor of any form (hardsuit/handmade/salvaged) is not contraband and may be worn freely.
Explosives
Contraband explosives are considered, but not limited to: any device presently capable of causing wide-spread and reasonably uncontrolled damage. This includes, but is not limited to, frag grenades, incendiary grenades, EMP grenades, tank transfer bombs, explosives grenades, land mines, and other similar objects capable of replicating any of the listed items effects. An oxygen tank, transfer valve, plasma tank, or scrap rifle with its safety measures enable would not count individually as explosives, only if the devices were within reasonable proximity and had steps taken to allow them to be used as explosives. I.E. a scrap rifle with its safety systems off is contraband, a persons bag containing heated plasma tanks, oxygen tanks, and transfer valves would be reasonably considered an explosive object. This exception only applies if the objects are, viably, capable of causing an explosion, if the plasma tank and oxygen tanks are empty and cannot explode it would not be considered contraband. Best and reasonable judgment applies.
Exceptions to the above clause may only be found in four cases:
1. The marshals and blackshield may use whatever explosives they require to perform their duties during a code blue or higher scenario. Responsibility for all damage to persons or property are the sole responsibility of the individual using the explosive devices. Low-yield grenades and small-arms explosive ordinance, such as grenade launcher rounds, may be tested at Marshal or blackshield ranges with proper notification that explosives will be fired at the specified range.
2. Science may use any manner of explosives in the pursuit of research, the determination of what is considered ‘research’ is left to the sole discretion of the chief research overseer or, in the event one is not present, the biolab overseer. If neither is present, a low council vote is required to determine if the pursuit of research is considered scientific.
3. Prospectors may carry and use explosives outside colony walls at their discretion, provided the explosive do not damage colony property or other persons from the colony or colony allies. Prospectors must hold all explosives within their department or with security in either the gate house or armory. The transportation of explosives should always be announced publicly, similar to the transport of rifle class firearms. In the event a prospectors wishes to sell explosive devices, be it to Soteria or Lonestar, this must be done with a member of the blackshield or marshal present and in the lobby of the respective department. In this scenario the explosive(s) must be stored in the buying department immediately. A form and record of the transaction should be recorded by security and filed with the WO, premier, sergeant, commander, and supply specialist.
4. The church of absolute may carry and use explosives produced by their biolathe at their discretion. They are held to the same rules and restrictions as the prospectors.
Failure to comply with the above section can and will result in the applicable charges and fines as expected by discretion of security personnel. This may include, but is not directly required to, charges of major contraband or negligence. In the event the explosive device is misused this may be upgraded to additional charges of terrorism, manslaughter, or murder. Improperly stored explosives that are stolen may confer charges both to the individual who stole and misused them and the individual who failed to properly safe keep the explosive devices, in this event both individuals receive the same charges regardless of fault.
Reasonable storage of an explosive device is determined by security discretion but the following factors should be considered when determining what is reasonable.
Was the device in a locked container such as a secure locker, secure briefcase, safe, secure crate, or wall locker?
Was the device and potential containers holding it secured behind access locked doors?
Was the location of the device(s) kept discrete and related information on a need to know basis?
Modifiers & Special Situations
These may reduce or increase your sentence depending on circumstances relating to the crimes committed.
| Modifier | Description | Effect |
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| Cooperation with Prosecution or Security | To aid members of colony security, reveal evidence willingly during processing and/or provide names of accomplices involved in the charged offense. | 25% to 50% timer reduction. |
| Surrender | To willingly surrender oneself to security staff; either by the means of bringing oneself to the brig or, in a hostile situation, laying down arms and following direct orders. | 25% to 50% timer reduction.
Execution may not be issued to those who have surrendered. Crimes worth of Holding until Transfer may be overturned at WO discretion. |
| Self Defense | To have acted in the defense of oneself; ranging from physical injury of the attacker to death of the attacking party.
For this modifier to apply the party MUST have acted in defense; they are not required to retreat if there is credible threat that the attacking party may harm them or others. The weapon used and lethality of used ammunition or weapon should be taken into account by the arresting officers to determine this modifier. |
Immediate Release. |
| Victim in a Willfully Dangerous Position | For a victim to have willingly consented to put themselves into a dangerous situation such as volunteering in the name of science or to insert themselves into a dangerous situation that is not inherently suicidal.
When charging the offender the victims willingness to insert themselves into a dangerous situation should be taken into offense. |
Immediate release or 50% timer reduction on the offender. |
| Violation of Resident Privacy | To be charged with evidence obtained via illegal means; such as through the use of thermal/X-ray vision, searches without a proper legal warrant or any other such violation of privacy.
Further examples include cases of trumped-up charges as an excuse for a search in hopes of finding contraband. |
All charged crimes or cases of contraband should be immediately dropped.
The arresting officer should be charged with Violation of Employee Rights for infractions on privacy. |
| Entrapment | To be charged with a crime the offender was induced to commit by a fellow colonist and, without their help, either would not have or could not have committed.
Other forms of entrapment may vary; such as officers placing objects in public areas and waiting for them to be stolen or other colony residents operating similar traps. |
Charges should be either reduced by up to 50% on the offender or charges should be completely dropped.
In cases of security operated entrapment offenses the officers running the operation should be charged with Violation of Employee Rights. |
| Repeat Offender | To be charged with the same crime/violation.
Examples include repeat offenses of vandalism, assault or contraband distribution. |
For each repeat offense the timer for the crime should be multiplied by 2. 20 minutes would become 40 minutes, etc. This also goes for fines. This only is applied for repeated crimes on the same shift.
Once a timer reaches 90 in the case of repeat crimes the offender should instead be held until shift transfer |
| Offense by Colony Command | To be a member of the colony's command structure, including Steward and Premier, and to be convicted of any Moderate or high level charges. | Immediate demotion, in addition to other penalties levied for the charge.
Note: A fax should immediately be sent to the High Council upon the offender’s demotion. |
| Immediate Threat or Severe Health Threat to the Prisoner | To be arrested or in prison in the brig during an emergency which may negatively impact the offender’s health. | The prisoner must be relocated to a safe location. In the case where a safe location cannot be found the offender must be immediately released.
If the prisoner is serving time until transfer or until judgement their charge must be reapplied after the emergency situation has ended. |
| Medical Treatment | Any injured prisoner may have this modifier applied to them. Under SoP prisoners are allowed and should be provided medical attention if sick or injured. | Medical personnel should be called to brig or the prisoner may be treated by an officer with proper knowledge in brig medbay.
In cases of needed surgery or serious injury medical staff must be called and the prisoner escorted to medbay to undergo treatment. Brig timer is to be left running during this unless in the case of self-harm; in which the timer should be paused until the prisoner is escorted back to their cell. |
| Forced Labor | To be a prisoner opting and consenting to do unpaid labor in return to lower their timer or repay their debts. | The person holding the debt, such as a victim of theft, should determine the debt before the prisoner starts his forced labor sentence. Cargo scanners may also be used upon Lonestar’s consent to price the value of an object and repay the debt by turning in valuables equal to that of the debt.
A marshal or trooper should supervise the debtor if possible. If not the debtor may be charged with Resisting Arrest and placed back in brig until their debt can be paid as per Defaulting on a Debt charge. |
| Use of psionic powers | To use psionic powers to commit a crime of any kind. Note, the person must use their powers in aid of a crime, not simply be a psion or capable of using psionic powers. | Any charges given to the person has its fine value or time served automatically doubled. There must be reasonable suspicion that a psion used their powers to commit a crime, however, due to the nature of psionic powers being easy to remove, hard evidence is not required. An officer must merely have a plausible and reasonable suspicion to apply this modifier. Officer discretion is encouraged and they may choose not to apply this at their behest. If the psion would be HuT'd, it is highly encouraged to have their powers removed via cranial surgery. Use of sedatives to prevent active power use before surgery is suggested. A psion using his powers to attempt to escape or fight security during imprisonment is to be killed in such a way that they can be revived, however, their psionic powers should be removed before being defibbed. |
| Conflicts with Trauma Team | To attempt to take a patient from a member of trauma team, whether by lawful and legal arrest or other reasons which then resulted in armed conflict. | This situation involves anyone, including marshals, attempting to take a patient from a member of trauma team and then being disabled by said trauma team personnel or attacking them when they try to get their patient back. In this circumstance, an investigation should be had to ensure the member of trauma team followed all procedure involved. If they cannot be proven to have violated procedure, they cannot be charged for disabling someone attempting to take their patient. This includes marshals, up to and including warrant officers, being disabled for attempting to take a patient. Investigating officers should consider charging those who come into conflict with trauma team with appropriate fines. |
| Crime by AI/Cyborg | For Colony AI or Cyborg to commit actions that are criminal in the eyes of the law. | This refers to either the colony AI or the colony cyborgs. In the instance that they have committed a crime, Marshals are to operate as per normal. Soteria is to cooperate with the Marshals in regards of these matters, to see if the AI or Cyborg are malfunctioning before allowing them to be arrested. Cyborgs can have their MMIs removed and tossed into a cell to serve the appropriate amount of time, or Soteria can choose to pay for their fine. The same goes for the AI, however, a warrant is specifically required to enter its core, and Soteria personnel should accompany them to ensure matters are handled peacefully. Squads of Marshals or Shields should not be going into the core unless the AI in question is malfunctioning and/or hostile. Card the AI and toss it into the cell, much like the borgs. Once they have served their time, return them to their proper vessels. However, if it is found that these actions were done with bad evidence or in bad faith, the Marshals responsible will be charged with §203 (Illegal Detention, Arrest or Holding), with possible demotion.
As a further note, the AI and Cyborgs cannot open high access areas unless in a state of emergency, for example, the Marshal, Blackshield, or Command armory. The only other time they can open such areas is to clear out infestations and nothing more. |
| Use of Genetic Enhancements | To utilize any genetic enhancement to commit a crime of any kind. Note, in regards of some enhancements, the person must use them in aid of a crime, not simply be genetically enhanced or capable of using key genetic enhancements. | Any charges given to the person has its fine value or time served automatically doubled. There must be reasonable suspicion that a genetically enhanced individual used their capabilities, unless said capabilities were passively running. However, due to the nature of genetic splicing being easy to remove with mutagenic purgers from Soteria, hard evidence is not required, albeit Soteria should have provided information that said individual was enhanced in a timely manner. An officer must merely have a plausible and reasonable suspicion to apply this modifier. Officer discretion is encouraged and they may choose not to apply this at their behest. If the individual would be HuT'd, it is highly encouraged to have their enhancements removed via mutagenic purger. A enhanced individual using his powers to attempt to escape or fight security during imprisonment is to be killed in such a way that they can be revived, however, their genetic enhancements are to be removed immediately. Furthermore, the individual can be barred from Soteria genetics as a result of this modifier for the shift. |
Quick Reference Guide
This table is to describe crimes on a charge severity basis. In regards to crime stacking; crimes with the same ending numbers CAN NOT be stacked unless stated otherwise within the crimes description.
Examples include: You cannot charge someone with both 101 and 401; Vandalism and Sabotage. One cannot be charged with 104 and 204; Battery and Assault.
Proper charges, for example, would be as such: Offender charged with 108 for trespassing into a department, 105 for stealing an item from the department and 204 for attacking an employee trying to stop them non-violently.
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| X01 | Vandalism | Failure to Obey Safety Protocol | Negligence | Sabotage | Terrorism | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X02 | Failure to Execute an Order | Obstruction of Duty | Failure to Execute an Order with Serious Consequences | - | Mutiny | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X03 | Violation of Employee Rights | Illegal Detention, Arrest or Holding | Fraudulent, Excessive or Incorrect Charges | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X04 | Battery | Assault | - | Manslaughter | Murder or Attempted Murder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X05 | Theft | Extortion, Blackmail and/or Bribery | - | Grand Theft | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X06 | Minor Contraband | Major Contraband | Illegal Modification of AI/Cyborg | Operating Excelsior Equipment | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X07 | Suspicious Conduct | Escaping from Confinement / Debt | Illegal Blocking of Areas | - | -
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| X08 | Trespass | - | Infiltration | - | Grand Trespass | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X09 | Rubbernecking | Resisting Arrest or Sparking a Manhunt | Organizing a Breakout | - | Escaping from HuT Sentence | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X10 | Threat of Murder or Serious Injury | Excessive Use of Force | Severe Use of Excessive Force | Mistreatment of Prisoners | Wrongful Execution | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X11 | Forgery | - | Abuse of Confiscated Equipment | Exceeding Official Powers | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X12 | Violation of an Injunction | Disrespect of the Dead | Animal Cruelty | - | Slavery | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X13 | Sexual Harassment | - | - | - | Sexual Assault | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X14 | Public Indecency | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| X15 | Sending a time wasting fax | - | - | - | -
Quick Reference Punishment
Specialty ChargesSpeciality Charges refer to charges out of the ordinary; such as cases of friendly fire, defaulting on ones debt or attempting/threatening to commit suicide. These crimes are either minimum and typically handled non-judicially, have special precautions or levying methods or require specific handling.
Minor Charges
Moderate Charges
Major Offenses
Exceptional Offenses
Capital Offenses
Commentaries and Clarifications
Demotion and dismissal also require the removal of equipment from the previous job. Uniforms, weapons, bombs, PDA cartridges, etc. For the purposes of Cyborg/AI laws, crew members that have been convicted, or are being held in detention, are considered to be below even the AI/Cyborgs in terms of rank. Serving sentences in jail can be replaced with forced labor in some cases. In cases where the final sentence is more than 90 minutes, it is changed to holding until judgement. The standard penalty can be applied without a tribunal by Security Officers. Penalties listed here are guidelines. Tribunals can assign lesser or higher ones, depending on the circumstances. Legal Standard Operating ProcedureTribunals are the main way major decisions are made aboard the station and the defendant does not have to be involved. There is not specified length for how long a tribunal must be. Basically it's the same as the old trial, but without a jury and slightly streamlined. An AI may fill in for a premier for tribunals and can be trusted to be accurate, however, an AI may not replace a premier for the purpose of voting for execution.
OOC Notes
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