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	''The Republic of Biesel takes discrimination seriously, and so any penalties are tripled if the offence can be considered a hate crime (the primary motive involves discrimination)~~. The Beacon of Liberty must glow bright~~.''		''The Republic of Biesel, as a [[Biesellite_Culture_and_Society#Multiculturalism\|bastion of multiculturalism and inclusion]], takes discrimination very seriously (particularly when it comes to speciesism), and so any penalties are tripled if the offence can be considered a hate crime (the primary motive involves discrimination).''

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	The Republic’s Constitution, despite its mission to promote inclusion and the basic rights and dignity for all, has often been criticised for its clunky handling of aliens, with definitions that best apply to humans and human-likes (ie. [[skrell]], [[tajara]], [[unathi]]) and which struggle to be applied to the more alien species (ie. [[vaurca]], [[diona]], [[IPC\|IPCs]]). For example, the use of ‘individual’, ‘person’, or ‘adult’ has always been difficult to apply to [[diona]], and conventionally only apply to [[Dionae_Forms\|gestalt]] diona, with the actions of single nymphs not treated as that as a constitutionally-protected person. For [[vaurca]], ‘adult’, ‘mature’, ‘sapient’, or ‘person’ tends only to apply to [[Vaurca#The_Unbound\|Unbound]] — this saw, in 2466, the Council of State not deeming the [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/16330-tau-ceti-times/page/3/#findComment-175624\|Electoral Reform Bill] depriving the Bound vaurca of the voting in any and all elections as unconstitutional. For [[IPC\|IPCs]], the Constitution has only formalised the systemic issue of positronic indentured servitude, whereby many rights are conveyed only after becoming free from an owner.		The Republic’s Constitution, despite its mission to promote inclusion and the basic rights and dignity for all, has often been criticised for its clunky handling of aliens, with definitions that best apply to humans and human-likes (ie. [[skrell]], [[tajara]], [[unathi]]) and which struggle to be applied to the more alien species (ie. [[vaurca]], [[diona]], [[IPC\|IPCs]]). For example, the use of ‘individual’, ‘person’, or ‘adult’ has always been difficult to apply to [[diona]], and conventionally only apply to [[Dionae_Forms\|gestalt]] diona, with the actions of single nymphs not treated as that as a constitutionally-protected person. For [[vaurca]], ‘adult’, ‘mature’, ‘sapient’, or ‘person’ tends only to apply to [[Vaurca#The_Unbound\|Unbound]] — this saw, in 2466, the Council of State not deeming the [https://forums.aurorastation.org/topic/16330-tau-ceti-times/page/3/#findComment-175624\|Electoral Reform Bill] depriving the Bound vaurca of the voting in any and all elections as unconstitutional. For [[IPC\|IPCs]], the Constitution has only formalised the systemic issue of positronic indentured servitude, whereby many rights are conveyed only after becoming free from an owner.

	~~'''~~Sources of Law~~'''~~		<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #ccc; margin:0; background:#75aadb; padding:.1em; color:#292929;">Sources of Law</div>
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	In order of hierarchy, the following are used as primary legal sources:		In order of hierarchy, the following are used as primary legal sources:

	*Constitutional law		*Constitutional law

	*[[Guide_to_Law#Luna_Accords_of_Interstellar_Law\|Interstellar treaties]] and inter-Republic treaties		*[[Guide_to_Law#Luna_Accords_of_Interstellar_Law\|Interstellar treaties]] and inter-Republic treaties

	*Statutes		*Statutes

	*Legal codes		*Legal codes

	*Government regulations		*Government regulations

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	* Case law and judicial precedence.		* Case law and judicial precedence.

	* Government guidance and instructions.		* Government guidance and instructions.

	* Contracts.		* Contracts.

	* Customary law (in the case of permanent space stations/other habitats with populations >1,000)		* Customary law (in the case of permanent space stations/other habitats with populations >1,000)

	* Legal academic material		* Legal academic material
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	The [[Tau Ceti Armed Forces#Republic Astroforce\|Republic Astroforce]] is responsible for law enforcement in the space territories of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. The Astroforce is empowered to conduct inspections and detentions of space vessels and their crew should one be identified committing an offence when it comes to the actions of a whole space vessel. This is rather rare, as military vessels are at a premium in the Astroforce, however particularly reckless spacevessel operation may see it deemed necessary by a military patrol. If the Astroforce is stopping the SCCV Horizon, either one of the two parties has made a very significant mistake, as it would take a lot for the Republic to intervene with the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]]’s pride vessel.		The [[Tau Ceti Armed Forces#Republic Astroforce\|Republic Astroforce]] is responsible for law enforcement in the space territories of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. The Astroforce is empowered to conduct inspections and detentions of space vessels and their crew should one be identified committing an offence when it comes to the actions of a whole space vessel. This is rather rare, as military vessels are at a premium in the Astroforce, however particularly reckless spacevessel operation may see it deemed necessary by a military patrol. If the Astroforce is stopping the SCCV Horizon, either one of the two parties has made a very significant mistake, as it would take a lot for the Republic to intervene with the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]]’s pride vessel.

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	The following procedure is simplified for in-game use and must be followed if an SCCV Horizon crew member or the ship as a whole is accused of a crime and an arrest is deemed necessary.		The following procedure is simplified for in-game use and must be followed if an SCCV Horizon crew member or the ship as a whole is accused of a crime and an arrest is deemed necessary.

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	* For severe misdemeanors, the detainee must be held until both payment of a fine and until a bail fee (simplified to 5x the cost of the fine) is additionally provided. On payment of both, they can be allowed to go or be transported to the Horizon, however should receive notice that the criminal proceeding may be continued at court. A police report '''should''' be filed on the forum and CCIA is eligible to start an investigation.		* For severe misdemeanors, the detainee must be held until both payment of a fine and until a bail fee (simplified to 5x the cost of the fine) is additionally provided. On payment of both, they can be allowed to go or be transported to the Horizon, however should receive notice that the criminal proceeding may be continued at court. A police report '''should''' be filed on the forum and CCIA is eligible to start an investigation.
	* For felonies, there is no recourse and the detainee remains in the cell for the rest of the round. A police report '''must''' be filed on the forum and both the CCIA and BSSB will launch an investigation.		* For felonies, there is no recourse and the detainee remains in the cell for the rest of the round. A police report '''must''' be filed on the forum and both the CCIA and BSSB will launch an investigation.
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	These are simplified crimes that can be enforced by a Republic of Biesel enforcement group, and can be abstracted as both federal laws or local laws.		These are simplified crimes that can be enforced by a Republic of Biesel enforcement group, and can be abstracted as both federal laws or local laws.

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	Runaway IPC / IPC with Fraudulent or No Tag		Runaway IPC / IPC with Fraudulent or No Tag
	To have escaped ownership. To have a fraudulent tag or no tag at all.		To have escaped ownership. To have a fraudulent tag or no tag at all.
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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	'''Megacorporate Quasi Immunity:'''		'''Megacorporate Quasi Immunity:'''
	Public prosecutors have significant leeway in whether to take a criminal proceeding to court, and the determination of ‘public good’ allows personal interpretation that the average prosecutor includes to mean ‘not angering the ~~megacorporations’~~. As such, many criminal proceedings affecting senior megacorporate employees die here. C-suite level megacorporate employees are almost always immune from criminal proceedings, as the public prosecution office is incredibly unlikely to continue a criminal proceeding to court; for other senior megacorporate personnel (eg. regional directors, space vessel captains), the burden of evidence is higher, if the blame cannot be shifted to a [[Chain_of_Command#Heads_of_Staff\|fall-person (of which there are always many)]]. Since the election of President Torvald though, this has appeared to begin to change, with cases levied against megacorporations and their employees notably surging as public prosecutors feel appropriately backed up by the state to pursue such — though it is nonetheless never safe to poke a bear.		Public prosecutors have significant leeway in whether to take a criminal proceeding to court, and the determination of ‘public good’ allows personal interpretation that the average prosecutor includes to mean ‘not angering the [[megacorporations]]’. As such, many criminal proceedings affecting senior megacorporate employees die here. C-suite level megacorporate employees are almost always immune from criminal proceedings, as the public prosecution office is incredibly unlikely to continue a criminal proceeding to court; for other senior megacorporate personnel (eg. regional directors, space vessel captains), the burden of evidence is higher, if the blame cannot be shifted to a [[Chain_of_Command#Heads_of_Staff\|fall-person (of which there are always many)]]. Since the election of President Torvald though, this has appeared to begin to change, with cases levied against megacorporations and their employees notably surging as public prosecutors feel appropriately backed up by the state to pursue such — though it is nonetheless never safe to poke a bear.

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	The administrative courts are intended to hold the public administrations — both local government and federal government — liable by reviewing executive orders and decisions, ensure the validity of Republic and regional elections, and resolve legal disputes between administrative bodies. Any citizen, association or company can bring action before an administrative court.		The administrative courts are intended to hold the public administrations — both local government and federal government — liable by reviewing executive orders and decisions, ensure the validity of Republic and regional elections, and resolve legal disputes between administrative bodies. Any citizen, association or company can bring action before an administrative court.

	In the present day, administrative courts are heavily back-logged as a result of rampant financial crime and corruption due to the [[~~megacorporation~~]]’s hold over the Republic’s government and organisations — particularly [[NanoTrasen Corporation]]’s. It can take years for a hearing to be held, and so media attention is quick to forget about mundane instances of public misconduct, and many sensitive trials are held privately or have their reports written almost cryptographically. It typically takes a very major or publicised failure for a case to be dealt with swiftly and transparently.		In the present day, administrative courts are heavily back-logged as a result of rampant financial crime and corruption due to the [[megacorporations]]' hold over the Republic’s government and organisations — particularly [[NanoTrasen Corporation]]’s. It can take years for a hearing to be held, and so media attention is quick to forget about mundane instances of public misconduct, and many sensitive trials are held privately or have their reports written almost cryptographically. It typically takes a very major or publicised failure for a case to be dealt with swiftly and transparently.

	'''Administrative Court''' are the first instance courts in administrative law and are operated by local governments (or federal, in the case of immigration courts). '''Administrative Courts of Appeal''' are the second instance courts which hear appeals from decisions in administrative courts. They are presided over by one judge. Most administrative tribunals and courts of appeals are conducted digitally and are almost entirely written, with infrequent holocalls to resolve more challenging or intricate concerns — the exception are immigration courts, which tend to be held in person.		'''Administrative Court''' are the first instance courts in administrative law and are operated by local governments (or federal, in the case of immigration courts). '''Administrative Courts of Appeal''' are the second instance courts which hear appeals from decisions in administrative courts. They are presided over by one judge. Most administrative tribunals and courts of appeals are conducted digitally and are almost entirely written, with infrequent holocalls to resolve more challenging or intricate concerns — the exception are immigration courts, which tend to be held in person.

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	'''Reality Court Shows:'''		'''Reality Court Shows:'''

	Easing the strain on the judicial courts is an abundance of [[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Ingi_Usang_Entertainment_Company\|Ingi Usang Entertainment]] and [[Idris Incorporated]] ~~[[Court_show#Arbitration-based_reality_court_show\|~~arbitration-based court shows]], whereby persons involved dismiss their ‘proper’ case in court and instead have it heard in a televised, mock-court by an adjudicator or panel of adjudicators. Adjudicators and mock-courts are not bound by any judicial codes, procedures or conduct, and their power is enforced only through contracts signed by all involved parties. Appearance fees and other financial incentives are provided to both parties on the show, and so — in the Republic’s current economy — many are quick to surrender the chance of legitimate justice for the potential to earn quick money over a civil dispute or beating a misdemeanor charge. Of course, with no proper judicial procedure and no legal recourse after the fact, the parties are entirely at the whim of the show’s adjudicator and how they are portrayed in the media — in the case of [[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Ingi_Usang_Entertainment_Company\|Ingi Usang Entertainment]], they disproportionately favour an alien party and seek to portray how great the Republic is for alien immigrants; in the case of [[Idris Incorporated]], humans and whoever the show’s sponsors wish have the upper hand.		Easing the strain on the judicial courts is an abundance of [[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Ingi_Usang_Entertainment_Company\|Ingi Usang Entertainment]] and [[Idris Incorporated]] arbitration-based court shows, whereby persons involved dismiss their ‘proper’ case in court and instead have it heard in a televised, mock-court by an adjudicator or panel of adjudicators. Adjudicators and mock-courts are not bound by any judicial codes, procedures or conduct, and their power is enforced only through contracts signed by all involved parties. Appearance fees and other financial incentives are provided to both parties on the show, and so — in the Republic’s current economy — many are quick to surrender the chance of legitimate justice for the potential to earn quick money over a civil dispute or beating a misdemeanor charge. Of course, with no proper judicial procedure and no legal recourse after the fact, the parties are entirely at the whim of the show’s adjudicator and how they are portrayed in the media — in the case of [[NanoTrasen_Corporation#Ingi_Usang_Entertainment_Company\|Ingi Usang Entertainment]], they disproportionately favour an alien party and seek to portray how great the Republic is for alien immigrants; in the case of [[Idris Incorporated]], humans and whoever the show’s sponsors wish have the upper hand.

	=== Criminal Proceedings (drop down here) ===		=== Criminal Proceedings (drop down here) ===

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	=== Highlighted Areas of Law ===		== Highlighted Areas of Law ==

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	*The police must first establish if a crime was in fact committed and identify a suspect.		*The police must first establish if a crime was in fact committed and identify a suspect.
	*If the suspect is a Horizon head of staff or the whole ship, a sufficient authority (eg. a Republic Astroforce Astrarch, a Police Department Chief) must determine if criminal proceedings continue. This does not apply to ''felonies'', which can always be pursued.		*If the suspect is a Horizon head of staff or the whole ship, a sufficient authority (eg. a Republic Astroforce Astrarch, a Police Department Chief) must determine if criminal proceedings continue. This does not apply to ''felonies'', which can always be pursued.
	*For ''~~severe~~ misdemeanors'' and ''felonies'', if crime was ''witnessed by an officer'', ''visibly in possession of tools or paraphernalia used to commit the crime'' (eg. a weapon, illegal substances) or otherwise ''caught red handed by an officer'', an ‘expedited arrest’ can be made and a search & seizure conducted without a warrant signed by a judge. In the case of ''felonies'', a sufficient authority (eg. a Republic Astroforce Astrarch, a Police Department Chief) can make the ''informed'' decision to order an expedited arrest regardless of other criteria.		*For ''misdemeanors'' and ''felonies'', if crime was ''witnessed by an officer'', ''visibly in possession of tools or paraphernalia used to commit the crime'' (eg. a weapon, illegal substances) or otherwise ''caught red handed by an officer'', an ‘expedited arrest’ can be made and a search & seizure conducted without a warrant signed by a judge. In the case of ''felonies'', a sufficient authority (eg. a Republic Astroforce Astrarch, a Police Department Chief) can make the ''informed'' decision to order an expedited arrest regardless of other criteria.
	* Where an expedited arrest cannot be made, officers cannot make an arrest without a warrant and must rely on freely-given statements, confessions, or consensual searches.		* Where an expedited arrest cannot be made, officers cannot make an arrest without a warrant and must rely on freely-given statements, confessions, or consensual searches.
	* For ''summary offences'', if it was ''witnessed by an officer'', a warning should be immediately issued. Repeat summary offences can be treated as a misdemeanor.		* For ''summary offences'', if it was ''witnessed by an officer'', a warning should be immediately issued. Repeat summary offences can be treated as a misdemeanor.
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	'''No Grounds for Expedited Arrest:'''		'''No Grounds for Expedited Arrest:'''
	* In the case of ~~severe~~ misdemeanors and felonies, a report should be filed on the forum, naming the persons involved and what statements/evidence was collected, and why an expedited arrest could not be made. If deemed necessary, maybe a warrant for a BSSB investigation will be signed.		* In the case of misdemeanors and felonies, a report should be filed on the forum, naming the persons involved and what statements/evidence was collected, and why an expedited arrest could not be made. If deemed necessary, maybe a warrant for a BSSB investigation will be signed.

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	* For ''summary offences'', the detainee must arrange payment of a fine (either with cash on person, a captain or XO electronically transferring funds, or another Horizon crew member paying). On payment, they can be allowed to go or transported to the Horizon. If ''unable to be fined'', they must be let go after the maximum detention time (timer starts once placed in cell). A police report '''can''' be filed on the forum but declare the matter resolved.		* For ''summary offences'', the detainee must arrange payment of a fine (either with cash on person, a captain or XO electronically transferring funds, or another Horizon crew member paying). On payment, they can be allowed to go or transported to the Horizon. If ''unable to be fined'', they must be let go after the maximum detention time (timer starts once placed in cell). A police report '''can''' be filed on the forum but declare the matter resolved.
	* For ''~~severe~~ misdemeanors'', the detainee must be held until both payment of a fine and until a bail fee (simplified to 5x the cost of the fine) is additionally provided. On payment of both, they can be allowed to go or be transported to the Horizon, however should receive notice that the criminal proceeding may be continued at court. A police report '''should''' be filed on the forum and CCIA is eligible to start an investigation.		* For ''misdemeanors'', the detainee must be held until both payment of a fine and until a bail fee (simplified to 5x the cost of the fine) is additionally provided. On payment of both, they can be allowed to go or be transported to the Horizon, however should receive notice that the criminal proceeding may be continued at court. A police report '''should''' be filed on the forum and CCIA is eligible to start an investigation.
	* For ''felonies'', there is no recourse and the detainee remains in the cell for the rest of the round. A police report '''must''' be filed on the forum and both the CCIA and BSSB will launch an investigation.		* For ''felonies'', there is no recourse and the detainee remains in the cell for the rest of the round. A police report '''must''' be filed on the forum and both the CCIA and BSSB will launch an investigation.

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	The [[Republic Security and Law Enforcement\|Biesel_Security_Services_Bureau\|Biesel Security Services Bureau]] is generally responsible for law enforcement in the absence of local security services. As such, its jurisdiction covers spacevessels and spacestations that are registered with the Republic of Biesel or one of its states, which includes the [[SCCV Horizon]]. The BSSB entrusts Republic-registered vessels to self-police when it comes to summary and less severe misdemeanors, and so only severe misdemeanors and felonies will see the BSSB involved with its own investigation. Generally, this means [[Corporate_Regulations#Medium_Level_Infractions_(Amber_Violations;_i200's)\|Amber corporate regulations]] ''may'' see Central Command forward the incident to the BSSB for additional punitive action; [[Corporate_Regulations#High_Severity_Infractions_(Red_Violations;_i300's)\|Red corporate regulations]] will, where not sensitive to the company, always be forwarded to the BSSB for additional punitive action (or the review of any summary judgements approved by Command, such as Marooning or Cyborgification).		The [[Republic Security and Law Enforcement\|Biesel_Security_Services_Bureau\|Biesel Security Services Bureau]] is generally responsible for law enforcement in the absence of local security services. As such, its jurisdiction covers spacevessels and spacestations that are registered with the Republic of Biesel or one of its states, which includes the [[SCCV Horizon]]. The BSSB entrusts Republic-registered vessels to self-police when it comes to summary and less severe misdemeanors, and so only severe misdemeanors and felonies will see the BSSB involved with its own investigation. Generally, this means [[Corporate_Regulations#Medium_Level_Infractions_(Amber_Violations;_i200's)\|Amber corporate regulations]] ''may'' see Central Command forward the incident to the BSSB for additional punitive action; [[Corporate_Regulations#High_Severity_Infractions_(Red_Violations;_i300's)\|Red corporate regulations]] will, where not sensitive to the company, always be forwarded to the BSSB for additional punitive action (or the review of any summary judgements approved by Command, such as Marooning or Cyborgification).

	The [[Tau Ceti Armed Forces#Republic Astroforce\|Republic Astroforce]] is responsible for law enforcement in the space territories of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. The Astroforce is empowered to conduct inspections and detentions of space vessels and their crew should one be identified committing an offence when it comes to the actions of a whole space vessel. This is rather rare, as military vessels are at a premium in the Astroforce, however particularly reckless spacevessel operation may see it deemed necessary by a military patrol. If the Astroforce is stopping the SCCV Horizon, either one of the two parties has made a very significant mistake, as it would take a lot for the Republic to intervene with the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]]’s pride vessel.		The [[Tau Ceti Armed Forces#Republic Astroforce\|Republic Astroforce]] is responsible for law enforcement in the space territories of the [[Republic of Biesel]]. The Astroforce is empowered to conduct inspections and detentions of space vessels and their crew should one be identified committing an offence when it comes to the actions of a whole space vessel. This is rather rare, as military vessels are at a premium in the Astroforce, however particularly reckless spacevessel operation may see it deemed necessary by a military patrol. If the Astroforce is stopping the SCCV Horizon, either one of the two parties has made a '''very significant (probably non-canon) mistake''', as it would take a '''lot''' for the Republic to intervene with the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]]’s pride vessel [[Guide_to_Ghost_Roles#Guidelines\|(Remember to ahelp first!)]].

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	The following procedure is simplified for in-game use and must be followed if an SCCV Horizon crew member or the ship as a whole is accused of a crime and an arrest is deemed necessary.		The following procedure is simplified for in-game use and '''must''' be followed if an SCCV Horizon crew member or the ship as a whole is accused of a crime and an arrest is deemed necessary.

	For ~~lesser~~ and ~~severe~~ misdemeanors occurring on a Republic of Biesel inhabited body, a verbal warning can be issued if an arrest is not deemed fit. If the accused is a Horizon head of staff member, a verbal warning ''must'' be given on the first instance of a misdemeanor.		For summary offences and misdemeanors occurring on a Republic of Biesel inhabited body, a verbal warning can be issued if an arrest is not deemed fit. If the accused is a Horizon head of staff member, a verbal warning '''must''' be given on the first instance of a misdemeanor.

	For spacecraft offences in Republic of Biesel’s space territories, the person responsible is always the Captain or the supervising head of staff of the Bridge. Two verbal warnings must be given and, if the SCCV Horizon has not desisted, physical intervention should only be made if: 1) at least 1 member of SCCV Horizon command is willing to assist in a law enforcement action; 2) a Republic citizen’s life is threatened.		For spacecraft offences in Republic of Biesel’s space territories, the person responsible is always the Captain or the supervising head of staff of the Bridge. Two verbal warnings '''must''' be given and, if the SCCV Horizon has not desisted, physical intervention should only be made if: 1) at least 1 member of SCCV Horizon command is willing to assist in a law enforcement action; 2) a Republic citizen’s life is threatened. Only the vessel's commanding officer can commit to this action, and must be aware that their career is on the line if the offence isn't enough to warrant such drastic action [[Guide_to_Ghost_Roles#Guidelines\|(Remember to ahelp first!)]].

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	*The police must first establish if a crime was in fact committed and identify a suspect.		*The police must first establish if a crime was in fact committed and identify a suspect.
	*If the suspect is a Horizon head of staff or the whole ship, a sufficient authority (eg. a Republic Astroforce Astrarch, a Police Department Chief) must determine if criminal proceedings continue. This does not apply to ''felonies'', which can always be pursued.		*If the suspect is a Horizon head of staff or the whole ship, a sufficient authority (eg. a Republic Astroforce Astrarch, a Police Department Chief) must determine if criminal proceedings continue. This does not apply to ''felonies'', which can always be pursued.
	*For ''severe misdemeanors'' and ''felonies'', if crime was ''witnessed by an officer'', ''visibly in possession of tools or paraphernalia used to commit the crime'' (eg. a weapon, illegal substances) or otherwise ''caught red handed by an officer'', an ‘expedited arrest’ can be made and a search & seizure conducted without a warrant signed by a judge. In the case of ''felonies'', a sufficient authority (eg. a Republic Astroforce Astrarch, a Police Department Chief) can make the ~~‘’informed’’~~ decision to order an expedited arrest regardless of other criteria.		*For ''severe misdemeanors'' and ''felonies'', if crime was ''witnessed by an officer'', ''visibly in possession of tools or paraphernalia used to commit the crime'' (eg. a weapon, illegal substances) or otherwise ''caught red handed by an officer'', an ‘expedited arrest’ can be made and a search & seizure conducted without a warrant signed by a judge. In the case of ''felonies'', a sufficient authority (eg. a Republic Astroforce Astrarch, a Police Department Chief) can make the ''informed'' decision to order an expedited arrest regardless of other criteria.
	* Where an expedited arrest cannot be made, officers cannot make an arrest without a warrant and must rely on freely-given statements, confessions, or consensual searches.		* Where an expedited arrest cannot be made, officers cannot make an arrest without a warrant and must rely on freely-given statements, confessions, or consensual searches.
	* For ''summary offences'', if it was ''witnessed by an officer'', a warning should be immediately issued. Repeat summary offences can be treated as a misdemeanor.		* For ''summary offences'', if it was ''witnessed by an officer'', a warning should be immediately issued. Repeat summary offences can be treated as a misdemeanor.
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	*The SCCV Horizon should be informed of the arrest and an attempt to return corporate property not confiscated as part of a crime should be made.		*The SCCV Horizon should be informed of the arrest and an attempt to return corporate property not confiscated as part of a crime should be made.
	*While detained, the suspect is entitled to: a radio for the purpose of making post-arrest arrangements, essential health care, clean clothing and accommodation, food and water, immediate release in the event of hazardous detention conditions.		*While detained, the suspect is entitled to: a radio for the purpose of making post-arrest arrangements, essential health care, clean clothing and accommodation, food and water, immediate release in the event of hazardous detention conditions.
	*Only if interviewed, the suspect ~~‘’must’’~~ be vocally informed of their right to silence and right to a lawyer. If this is not done, statements gained from an interview may not be eligible evidence in a court and the detaining officer is liable for negligence.		*Only if interviewed, the suspect '''must''' be vocally informed of their right to silence and right to a lawyer. If this is not done, statements gained from an interview may not be eligible evidence in a court and the detaining officer is liable for negligence.

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	'''Post-arrest:'''		'''Post-arrest:'''
	* For ''summary offences'', the detainee must arrange payment of a fine (either with cash on person, a captain or XO electronically transferring funds, or another Horizon crew member paying). On payment, they can be allowed to go or transported to the Horizon. If ''unable to be fined'', they must be let go after the maximum detention time (timer starts once placed in cell). A police report ''can'' be filed on the forum but declare the matter resolved.		* For ''summary offences'', the detainee must arrange payment of a fine (either with cash on person, a captain or XO electronically transferring funds, or another Horizon crew member paying). On payment, they can be allowed to go or transported to the Horizon. If ''unable to be fined'', they must be let go after the maximum detention time (timer starts once placed in cell). A police report '''can''' be filed on the forum but declare the matter resolved.
	* For ''severe misdemeanors'', the detainee must be held until both payment of a fine and until a bail fee (simplified to 5x the cost of the fine) is additionally provided. On payment of both, they can be allowed to go or be transported to the Horizon, however should receive notice that the criminal proceeding may be continued at court. A police report '''should''' be filed on the forum and CCIA is eligible to start an investigation.		* For ''severe misdemeanors'', the detainee must be held until both payment of a fine and until a bail fee (simplified to 5x the cost of the fine) is additionally provided. On payment of both, they can be allowed to go or be transported to the Horizon, however should receive notice that the criminal proceeding may be continued at court. A police report '''should''' be filed on the forum and CCIA is eligible to start an investigation.
	* For ''felonies'', there is no recourse and the detainee remains in the cell for the rest of the round. A police report '''must''' be filed on the forum and both the CCIA and BSSB will launch an investigation.		* For ''felonies'', there is no recourse and the detainee remains in the cell for the rest of the round. A police report '''must''' be filed on the forum and both the CCIA and BSSB will launch an investigation.
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	\| Traffic Offences (Planetary)\|\| Ignoring road signs and traffic lights. Curb mounting. \|\| 85电 / 5 Minutes		\| Traffic Offences (Planetary)\|\| Ignoring road signs and traffic lights. Curb mounting. \|\| 85电 / 5 Minutes
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	\| Battery\|\| Unwanted physical contact. Repeated psionic interaction without consent. \|\| 100电 / 10 Minutes		\| Battery \|\| Unwanted physical contact. Repeated psionic interaction without consent. \|\| 100电 / 10 Minutes
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	\| ~~Petty Theft~~ \|\| ~~Theft of money or possessions in amounts under 200电~~. \|\| ~~200电~~ / 10 Minutes		\| Discrimination \|\| Discrimination by personal characteristics (eg. species) \|\| 150电 / 10 Minutes
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	\| Disorderly Conduct \|\| Indecent exposure. Causing a ruckus in the streets. Using xenophobic slurs. \|\| 50电 / 5 Minutes		\| Disorderly Conduct \|\| Indecent exposure. Causing a ruckus in the streets. Using xenophobic slurs. \|\| 50电 / 5 Minutes
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	\| Possession of Illegal Substances \|\| See [[Drug Law]] for illegal substances. \|\| 200电		\| Possession of Illegal Substances \|\| See [[Drug Law]] for illegal substances. \|\| 200电
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	\| ~~Unlawful Possession or Use of a Weapon~~ \|\| ~~Unlawful possession only applies to event maps~~. ~~Unlawful use involves~~ negligent operation, needless brandishing of a ~~firearm, etc~~. \|\| 500电		\| Weapons Offences \|\| Only enforced in urban centres; ''no firearms are permitted'' without a permit; fixed blades cannot be concealed; swords are not permitted. Includes negligent operation, needless brandishing of a weapon. See Weapon Law. \|\| 500电
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	\| Failure to Comply with a Lawful Order / Obstruction of Justice \|\| Obstructing detaining officers. Refusing to comply with detaining officers. \|\| 200电		\| Failure to Comply with a Lawful Order / Obstruction of Justice \|\| Obstructing detaining officers. Refusing to comply with detaining officers. \|\| 200电
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	\| Reckless Ship Armament Operation \|\| Accidentally striking another vessel with an object or munition that causes no harm to occupants. Firing ship armaments at a major inhabited body, without resulting injury or death. \|\| 10000电		\| Reckless Ship Armament Operation \|\| Accidentally striking another vessel with an object or munition that causes no harm to occupants. Firing ship armaments at a major inhabited body, without resulting injury or death. \|\| 10000电
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	\| Harassment / ~~Discrimination~~ \|\| Prolonged stalking and harassment. ~~To maliciously discriminate based on personal characteristics~~ \|\| 200电		\| Harassment / Making Threats \|\| Prolonged stalking and harassment. Threatening verbal or body language.\|\| 200电
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	\| Runaway IPC / IPC with Fraudulent or No Tag \|\| To have escaped ownership. To have a fraudulent tag or no tag at all.		\| Runaway IPC / IPC with Fraudulent or No Tag \|\| To have escaped ownership. To have a fraudulent tag or no tag at all.
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			''The Republic of Biesel takes discrimination seriously, and so any penalties are tripled if the offence can be considered a hate crime (the primary motive involves discrimination). The Beacon of Liberty must glow bright.''

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