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Space Law is different on each server

On Sage, security is required to follow Space Law to a reasonable standard. There is leeway, but security should not issue sentences completely out of scale.

On Golden, this policy is more relaxed and Space Law is treated moreso as a guideline. Administrators will only intervene when you are sentenced to grossly unfair times.

On either server, if you get 3 minutes instead of 2 or any other minor deviations, talk to the lawyer as it's considered an IC issue.

Space Law is a collection of rules and regulations enacted by Nanotrasen which has oversight through CentCom and is enforced by the Sec Officers on the station. Space Law applies to all ranks and positions on station, from the lowliest Assistant to the highest Captain, all are equal under the eyes of the Law and ultimately answer to her.

The rules and regulations herein are not absolutes, instead they exist to serve mainly as guidelines for the law and order of the dynamic situations that exist for stations on the frontiers of space, as such some leeway is permitted.

Crime Codes Quick Reference

Use this to quickly find the Crime Code Numbers.

Crime codes are made up of Category Codes (_xx), which are a collection of similar crimes on a line for ease of use, prefixed by the Severity Number (X__).

Code	MXX - Modifier	0XX - Infraction	1XX - Minor	2XX - Medium	3XX - Major	4XX - Capital
01	Clear Danger		Assault	Aggravated Assault	Murder	Prime Murder
02	Elevated Sentencing		Pickpocketing	Theft	Larceny	Grand Larceny
03	Self Defense	Superficial Vandalism	Minor Vandalism	Major Vandalism	Sabotage	Grand Sabotage
04	Non Compos Mentis		Vigilantism	Conspiracy	High Conspiracy	Espionage
05	Griseo Maris			Hostile Agent	Hostile Activity	Enemy of Nanotrasen
06		Drug Possession	Illegal Distribution	Contraband Possession	Dangerous Contraband	Corporate Espionage
07		Disorderly Conduct	Disturbing the Peace	Rioting	Inciting a Riot	Insurrection
08		Creating a Hazard	Negligence	High Negligence	Manslaughter
09			Trespass	Trespass, Dangerous Areas	Trespass, Secure Areas
10			Breaking and Entering	Breaking and Entering, Dangerous Areas	Breaking and Entering, Secure Areas
11		Disruptive Communications	Discriminatory Language	Insubordination	Dereliction
12			Fine Evasion	Fraud	Corporate Fraud
13				Genetic Mutilation	Identity Theft	Biological Terror

Interpretation of the Law

A good working knowledge of Space Law is important for any person on the station. It can be the difference between a shiny pair of handcuffs and sipping Gargle Blasters in the bar. More in depth interpretations of space law are required for such positions as the Lawyer, Warden, HoP, and the HoS. While it is unlikely that the officers will listen particularly closely to your protestations, it may be enough to lighten your sentence and avoid ill treatment by security.

For certain crimes, the accused's intent is important. The difference between Assault and Attempted Murder can be very hard to ascertain, and, when in doubt, you should default to the less serious crime. 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. Likewise, 'Assault With a Deadly Weapon' and 'Assaulting an Officer' are also crimes that exclude others. Pay careful attention to the requirements of each law and select the one that best fits the crime when deciding sentence.

In the case of violent crimes (Assault, Manslaughter, Attempted Murder and Murder), and theft (Petty Theft, Pick-Pocketing, Theft, and Grand Theft) take only the most severe.

A single incident has a single sentence, so if, for instance, the prisoner took three items off of someone, this is a single count of pick-pocketing, if they pick-pocketed two people this would be two separate counts of pick-pocketing, and so on.

Aiding a criminal makes you an accomplice; you can be charged with the same crime as the person you aided.

Brig Procedures

Standard Operational Procedures for brigging are as follows:

Take the prisoner to the brig and inform the Warden of their crimes so their Security Record may be updated.
Take the prisoner to a brig cell, set the time and activate the timer.
Enter the cell with the prisoner in tow, open the cell locker and hold the prisoner over it.
Empty their pockets and remove their gloves, backpacks, tool belt, gas masks, and any flash resistant equipment such as Sunglasses, Welding Masks/Goggles, Space Helmets, etc.
Buckle the prisoner to the bed.
Search the items removed and be sure to check the internals box in their backpack.
Confiscate any contraband and/or stolen items, as well as any tools that may be used for future crimes.
These are to be placed in evidence, not left on the brig floor or your personal use, until they can be returned to their rightful owners.
Close the locker and lock it.
Stun the prisoner, remove their cuffs, stun them again, pick up the cuffs then leave the cell.
Modify their brig sentence for additional offences or good behavior, if applicable.

Do NOT fully strip the prisoner unless they have earned a permanent sentence.

In the event of a sentence exceeding the 10 minute limit of the timer inform the Warden so he may add the rest of the time later.

In the instance of prisoners that have earned Labor Camp duty, you must dress them in orange overalls and assign them targets, based on their sentence, by getting a prison ID, putting it in a Prisoner Management Console, assigning their quota (with a conversion rate of 100 points per minute otherwise served in the brig) and then giving them the ID as you ship them to the Labor Camp. There are more details on this procedure at Labor Camp.**

NOTE: In the current revision of TG, Mineral spawn is heavily reduced in the gulag area. If you plan on using the gulag for several incidences [meaning the floors are already mined so people can't mine the floors for glass], you should use a lower conversion rate.

The Warden or Head of Security are responsible for placing prisoners and in permanent confinement.

Permanent Prisoners are to be completely stripped of their belongings, which are to be held in either evidence or a prison locker.
The prisoner is to be dressed in an Orange Prison Jumpsuit and Shoes, which are found in the prison lockers.
Permanent Prisoners are not permitted to possess any personal belongings whilst they are incarcerated in the Prison Wing.
1. The Labor Camp can also be used to hold Permanent Prisoners. Simply do not issue a prisoner ID when transferring them to the camp.

Legal Representation and Trials

Prisoners are permitted to seek legal representation however you are under no obligation to provide or allow this.

Lawyers, and by extension the Head of Personnel, exist to serve as a guiding hand and the voice of reason within the judicial process, however they have zero authority over the brig, security personnel, prisoners, or sentencing.

The Lawyer's security headset is a privilege not a right. Security personnel are under no requirement to listen to them and security channel abuse is to result in that privilege being revoked.
If the lawyer continuously acts as a disruptive influence Security are fully permitted to confiscate their access, remove them from the brig and bar their future access to it.

In instances where a conflict of opinion arises over the sentence of a prisoner the chain of command must be followed. This goes, from top to bottom: Captain > Head of Security > Warden > Sec Officer / Detective.

Trials are not to be performed for Timed Sentences. This is mainly for the benefit of the accused as trials will often run many times the length of the actual sentence.
Trials may be performed for Capital Crimes and Permanent Detention, however there is no requirement to hold them. Forensic Evidence, Witness Testimony, or Confessions are all that is required for the Head of Security, Warden or Captain to authorize their sentence.

In cases where the Death Penalty is desired but the Captain or Acting-Captain is unable or unwilling to authorize the execution a trial is required to authorise the death penalty.

Use of Deadly Force

As a member of the stations Security force you are one of the best armed and protected people on the station, equipped with the almost latest in non-lethal takedown technology.

It is for this reason that the situations that warrant the use of Deadly Force are few and far between, in the grand majority of circumstances you will be expected to use your stun weapons, which indeed are many times more effective than lethal options, to diffuse a situation.

There are a few circumstances where deadly force is permissible:

Code Red Situation - situations which would warrant a Code Red, such as: full blown mutinies, hostile boarding parties, and Space Wizards automatically authorise lethal force.
Note: The Alert Status is not required to be elevated to Code Red as in most of these scenarios the Chain of Command will be too damaged or otherwise occupied to raise the Alert Level.
Non-Lethal Weapons Ineffective - certain targets are impervious to NLWs, such as Mechs, Xenomorphs, Borgs, and Hulks. Lethal force may be used against these targets if they prove hostile.
Severe Personal Risk - sometimes getting close enough to a target to slap the cuffs on will create significant personal risk to the Officer. Deadly force from range is recommended to subdue Wizards and Changelings.
- Criminals in hostile environments such as space, fire, or plasma leaks also fall into this category, as do criminals believed to be in possession of high explosives. Ranged lethal force is the only reasonable option in these conditions.
Armed and Dangerous - if a suspect is in possession of weapons, including stun weapons, and you have reasonable suspicion that they will use these against you, lethal force is permitted. Although in the majority of cases it is still preferable to attempt to detain them non-lethally.
- Unauthorized personnel in the armory are considered by default to be Armed and Dangerous, maximum force is permitted to subdue such targets.
Multiple Hostiles - it can be extremely difficult to detain multiple hostiles. As a last resort if you are being mobbed you may deploy your baton in a harmful manner to thin the crowd. Generally it is better to retreat and regroup than stand your ground.

Additionally, in the event of an attempted prison break, Security may fire lasers through the glass. They are expected to first fire a few warning shots before unloading their weapon into the target.

Modifiers

Circumstances that may be applied to incidents or crimes depending on circumstance.

Code	Crime	Description	Notes
M01	Clear and Present Danger	Crimes Committed in the interest of saving life, property, or preventing a disaster may have their sentences reduced, voided, or expunged.	This modifier is primarily to cover situations such as breaking into an area one does not have access to, in the interest of saving someone's life or otherwise with good intent.
M02	Elevated Sentencing	The scope of the crime(s), or repeticious behavior commited, warrant the charge be elevated to a higher offence for punishment in increments of one level per instance.	Primarily intended to be used after a few repetitions. Crimes charged with this modifier are exempt from punishment outside of confinement.
M03	Self Defense	Actions taken to defend ones self from an assailent may have sentences reduced, voided, or expunged if the officer(s) involved deem that use of force reasonable.	This isn't an American school. You can punch back, but don't be out of scale.
M04	Non Compos Mentis	Those of unstable mind should be referred to medical treatment or, if required, forced cryogenic storage.	English: Insanity. This is intended to be applied to IC hypnosis, mind control, or otherwise actual incapacitation. IC 'insanity' is not an excuse for high crimes.
M05	Griseo Maris	Coordinated behavior by those with no clear assigned duty which interrupts the normal function of any one department may lead to sentencing for any crimes committed during such actions to be increased in severity by one level for punishment.	English: Grey Tide. Go be useful you fucks.

Infractions

All of these crimes are punished with a monetary fine.

Code		Crime	Description	Notes
003	Unavailable	Superficial Vandalism	To deface the station or property of another individual.	Minor damage that can be repaired with space cleaner or other cosmetic only damage.
006	Unavailable	Drug Possession	The possession of illegal drugs in quantities appropriate for personal use.	A pill or two of drugs is reasonable for recreational use, anything more is probably better charged as distribution.
007	Unavailable	Disorderly Conduct	To conduct ones self in a way unsuitable for the retention of one’s position.	Minorly disruptive behavior that isn't otherwise illegal, such as drunkenly harassing a crewmember.
008	Unavailable	Creating a Hazard	To create a situation which may lead to the harm of others during normal operation in that department.	Minor unsafe behavior can also be charged under this crime.
011	Unavailable	Disruptive Comms	To knowingly disrupt or needlessly populate a radio frequency with the intent to be a nuisance to users of that frequency.	Radio spam bad. I'm looking at you, circuit makers.

Minor Crimes

All of these crimes carry a 1 minute sentence.

Code		Crime	Description	Notes
101	Unavailable	Assault	To use physical force against someone without the apparent intent to kill them.	This covers minor criminal uses of force, Without intent to seriously injure. That would be Aggravated Assault, or possibly a flavor of Murder.
102	Unavailable	Pickpocketing	To steal items from another’s person.	Small or easily replaceable items should be charged with this, otherwise consider a higher class of theft.
103	Unavailable	Minor Vandalism	To damage, destroy, or permanently deface non-critical furniture, vendors, or personal property.	Large amounts of irreparable damage should be charged with Major Vandalism, Damage to critical infrastructure may be a form of Sabotage.
104	Unavailable	Vigilantism	To perform the responsibilities and duties of the security department without approval or due cause to act.	Validhunting bad. Let the redshirts do their job.
106	Unavailable	Illegal Distribution	The possession of dangerous or illegal drugs/equipment in a quantity greater than that which is reasonable for personal consumption.	You should probably try to determine intent from additional evidence before charging someone with this.
107	Unavailable	Disturbing the Peace	To knowingly organize a movement which disrupts the normal operations of a department.	Establishing a peaceful strike or otherwise disrupting standard department order without attachment to criminal entities.
108	Unavailable	Negligence	To be negligent in one’s duty to an extent that it may cause harm, illness, or other negative effect, to another.	<FIGURE OUT SOMETHING TO WRITE HERE>
109	Unavailable	Trespass	To be in an area which a person has either not purposefully been admitted to, does not have access, or has been asked to leave by someone who has access to that area.	CONSIDER MERGING WITH B&E
110	Unavailable	Breaking and Entering	To trespass into an area using a method of forcible entry.
111	Unavailable	Discriminatory Language	To use language which demeans, generalizes, or otherwise de-personafies the individual at which it is targeted.	Note that actual, OOC racism is not acceptable under the rules.
112	Unavailable	Fine Evasion	To purposefully avoid or refuse to pay a legal fine.	A reasonable time and notification should be given to the plaintiff.

Medium Crimes

All of these crimes carry a 2 minute sentence or a 100 point target at the Labor Camp, optional for the suspect you are arresting.

Code		Crime	Description	Notes
20X	Unavailable	NAME
21X	Unavailable	NAME

Major Crimes

These crimes carry a service at the Labor Camp, with a 500 point target or a five minute brig sentence.

Code	Crime	Description	Notes
301	Assault With a Deadly Weapon	To use physical force, through a deadly weapon, against someone without the apparent intent to kill them.	Any variety of tools, chemicals or even construction materials can inflict serious injury in short order. If the victim was especially brutalized, consider charging them with attempted murder.
302	Assault of an Officer	To use physical force against a Department Head or member of Security without the apparent intent to kill them.	Criminals who attempt to disarm or grab officers while fleeing are guilty of this, even if bare handed. Officers should refrain from using lethal means to subdue the criminal if possible.
303	Manslaughter	To unintentionally kill someone through negligent, but not malicious, actions.	Intent is important. Accidental deaths caused by negligent actions, such as creating workplace hazards (e.g. gas leaks), tampering with equipment, excessive force, and confinement in unsafe conditions are examples of Manslaughter.
304	Possession of a Restricted Weapon	To be in possession of a restricted weapon without prior authorisation, such as: Guns, Batons, Flashes, Grenades, etc.	Any item that can cause severe bodily harm or incapacitate for a significant time. The following personnel have unrestricted license to carry weapons and firearms: Captain, HoP, all Security Personnel. The Barman is permitted his double barrel shotgun loaded with beanbag rounds. Only the Captain and HoS can issue weapon permits.
305	Possession of Explosives	To be in possession of an explosive device.	Scientists and Miners are permitted to possess explosives only whilst transporting them to the mining asteroid, otherwise their experimental bombs must remain within the Science department.
306	Inciting a Riot	To attempt to stir the crew into a riot	Additionally to the brig time the offender will also have restrictions placed on their radio traffic and be implanted with a tracking implant. For second offences or outright instigating violent uprisings consider charging with Mutiny.
307	Sabotage	To hinder the work of the crew or station through malicious actions.	Deliberately releasing N2O, bolting doors, disabling the power network, and constructing barricades are but some of many means of sabotage. For more violent forms, see Grand Sabotage.
308	Theft	To steal restricted or dangerous items	Weapons fall into this category, as do valuable items that are in limited supply such as insulated gloves, spacesuits, and jetpacks. Note that Cargo breaking open crates to illegally arm and armor themselves are guilty of theft.
309	Major Trespass	Being in a restricted area without prior authorisation. This includes any Security Area, Command area (including EVA), the Engine Room, Atmos, or Toxins Research.	Being in a very high security area, such as the armoury or the Captain's Quarters, is a more serious crime, and warrants a time of 10 minutes with a possible permabrigging if intent is believed to be malicious.
310	B&E of a Restricted Area	This is breaking into any Security area, Command area (Bridge, EVA, Captains Quarters, Teleporter, etc.), the Engine Room, Atmos, or Toxins research.	As a major crime sentences start at 5 minutes, but can be extended if security believes break in was for attempted Grand Theft or attempted Grand Sabotage (yellow gloves don't count as grand theft).
311	Dereliction of Duty	To willfully abandon an obligation that is critical to the station's continued operation.	A demotion is often included in the sentence. Emphasis on the word critical: An officer taking a break is not dereliction in of itself. An officer taking a break knowing that operatives are shooting up the Captain is. Engineers who do not secure a power source at the start of the shift and heads of staff who abandon the station can also be charged.

Capital Crimes

These crimes can result in Execution, Permanent Prison Time, Permanent Labor Camp Time, or Cyborgization.
Only the Captain, HoS, and Warden can authorize a Permanent Sentence.
Only the Captain can authorize an Execution or Forced Cyborgization.

Code	Crime	Description	Notes
401	Murder	To maliciously kill someone.	Punishment should fit the nature of both the crime and the criminal. Murder committed by temporary emotional distress, such as fear or anger, warrants lower punishments. Cyborg candidates must have brains fit to obey relevant laws. Life imprisonment is the most humane option for the insane who might malfunction as cyborgs. Unauthorised executions are classed as Murder.
402	Sexual Assault	To molest or otherwise sexually attack someone.	Unconsented ERP scenes, regardless of OOC consent by all parties, is a violation of server rules, and worthy of a permanent ban. Adminhelp it if this happens to you; it's against server rules, not just station rules.
403	Attempted Murder	To use physical force against a person until that person is in a critical state with the apparent intent to kill them.	Remember, if a person attempts to render first aid after the victim falls into a critical state they may not have intend to kill them.
406	Mutiny	To act individually, or as a group, to overthrow or subvert the established Chain of Command without lawful and legitimate cause.	Mutiny is not as clear cut as it may seem, there may be a legitimate reason for their actions, such as their head of staff being utterly incompetent. This is one of the few crimes where it is recommended to always seek a third party opinion. If their actions are determined to be for the betterment of Nanotrasen consider a timed sentence or even a full pardon.
407	Grand Sabotage	To engage in maliciously destructive actions, seriously threatening crew or station.	Bombing, arson, releasing viruses, deliberately exposing areas to space, physically destroying machinery or electrifying doors all count as Grand Sabotage.
408	Grand Theft	To steal items of high value or sensitive nature.	Syndicate agents frequently attempt to steal cutting-edge technology. Examples include: intelligence or research samples, the Hand Teleporter, the Captain's Antique Laser, the Captain or the HoP's ID cards, or Mechs. This is by no means a exhaustive list of items that are high value to the syndicate; when in doubt use common sense when you see certain items that are stolen that can cause massive problems throughout the station. Remember if something is locked up in a secure area it probably should not be taken without prior permission.
411	Enemy of the Corporation	To act as, or knowingly aid, an enemy of Nanotrasen.	Current enemies of Nanotrasen currently include: The Syndicate (through secret agents, boarding parties, and brainwashing specialists), The Wizard Federation, The Changeling Hivemind, and The Cult of Nar'Sie. Note that this is one of the few crimes where you may summarily execute someone for if they present a significant risk to detain them.

Modifiers & Special Situations

Situation	Description	Modification
Re-education	Getting de-converted from revolutionary or cultist.	Immediate release.
Self Defense	Self Defense is defined as "The protection of oneself, the protection of thy colleagues, and the protection of thine workplace". Do note however that persons intentionally getting involved in fights which occur in a department that isn't theirs is an act of vigilantism, this is not permitted.	Immediate release.
Cooperation with prosecution or security	Being helpful to the members of security, revealing things during questioning or providing names of head revolutionaries.	-25% to sentence time. In the case of revealing a head revolutionary: Immediate release.
Surrender	Coming to the brig, confessing what you've done and taking the punishment. Getting arrested without putting a fuss is not surrender. For this, you have to actually come to the brig yourself.	-25% to sentence time, and should be taken into account when the choice between life in a secure cell, execution, and cyborgization is made.
Immediate threat to the prisoner	The singularity eats something near the brig, an explosion goes off, etc.	Officer must relocate the prisoner(s) to a safe location; otherwise, immediate release.
Medical reasons	Prisoners are entitled to medical attention if sick or injured.	Medical personnel can be called, or the prisoner can be escorted to the Medbay. The timer continues to run during this time.
Sparking a Manhunt	In addition to Resisting Arrest, a prisoner that must be chased for at least 2 minutes after an arrest is attempted can have their sentence increased.	1 minute added to their sentence for every 2 minutes the chase lasted.
Repeat Offender	If a convict reoffends after being released they may receive a harsher punishment. Depending on the severity of the crimes committed after the third, or even second, strike their sentence may be increased to Permanent Imprisonment.	Additional brig time.
Escape from Brig	If a prisoner flees confinement for any reason other than to escape impending lethal danger (fire, hull breach, murder), reset their timer to their full original punishment.	Reset timer.
Aiding and Abetting	Knowingly assisting a criminal is a crime. This includes but is not limited to: Interfering with an arrest, stealing a prisoner in transit, breaking a prisoner out of the brig/prison, hiding a fugitive, providing medical care (unless paired with a large dose of sleep toxins).	The same sentence as the original criminal.