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 Malicious Acts Law (I)Malicious Acts LawThe Commonwealth of Rucesion hereby entitles its citizens to certain inalienable freedoms from harm, and rights as granted by the City and Commonwealth of Rucesion Charter. This law applies to all citizens, guests, and officials of Rucesion and to any situation within the borders of the Commonwealth (see Mileth and Rucesion Jurisdiction Accords). This Law covers any word, deed or graphic representation, whether in portraits, profiles, boards, spell incantations or formed in any other way.1) MisdemeanorsPlease refer to the Official Code of Conduct, Section 2.2.1 for proper protocol.1.1) Board Abuse(See Board Usage Guidelines)1.2) Improper Portraits or ProfilesThe portrait and profiles of an Aisling is an outlet of creative expression. As a portrait and profile is a shared expression of your creativity, no portrait may contain, but not limited to, elements of profanity, heresy, or pornography.1.3) Acts of IndecencyEngaging in any act, or creating in any manner, words or pictures which are deemed indecent by a Law Enforcement Official.1.4) Impersonation of an OfficialThis includes, but is not limited to: writing false warrants for the addition or removal of punitive actions; acting in the capacity of or claiming to be an Official of Rucesion, monitor of boards of Rucesion, Ranger or Knight, or sibling thereof.1.5) Noise PollutionThe repeated use of the same phrase or of gibberish ((which fills the chat log. Otherwise referred to as spamming.)).1.6) BlockadingThe prevention of movement to or from a location, or physically trapping an Aisling. Use of skills or spells or any other means to inhibit the movement of an Aisling, unless the Aisling has consented thereto and provided it causes no obstruction of other Aislings (i.e. impedes access to any entrance). Corrective action will only be dealt if and when a complaint is received.1.7) Reckless EndangermentAny action, in a hostile area, that carelessly or irresponsibly places an Aisling's life in possible jeopardy - but which is not a purposeful attempt on a life.
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Malicious Acts Law (II)1.8) HarassmentFor anything to be defined as harassment, it needs to be made clear that the action/attention is unwanted and obvious that the action fits the definitions of Harassment. Under this law, an Aisling may request of a judge to place a legal restraint order against another Aisling, provided Harassment or intent to harass can be proven. It is recommended that Aislings utilize the ability to ignore another ((F9)) to resolve the situation. Failure to do so will be considered in the prosecution of complaints.1.8.1) General HarassmentThe systematic and/or continued speech, whispering, use of skills or secrets, mailing, sending of packages or soliciting whereby the effect is to pester, aggravate, demean, provoke, annoy, or insult.1.8.2) Harassment of Officials, Rangers, and KnightsThe harassment of Ranger, Knight, or Rucesion official for engaging in legal political actions, carrying out sentences, or performing their duties of office. If a complaint is to be made about an official, charges should be pressed to a superior or a judge (in accords with the Integrity Assurance Act).1.8.3) Harassment of MundanesThe physical attack, through assailing or using spells on, or abusive conversation ((defined as manipulations of verbal commands which result in offensive statements from Mundanes)) with a Mundane.1.8.4) Harassment by HeresyIn the event an Aisling or Aislings are speaking heretically, and they are requested to stop, continued heretical speech is considered harassment. Any Higher Official of Rucesion may issue warnings or request banishment for this form of Harassment1.9) BeggingMore than 3 requests (including, but not limited to items, gold, labor or leeching) in the same area, to either an individual or to a crowd.1.10) MaledictionAny written or spoken communication which bypasses the mundane spell ((filter)) that is not profane in nature.2) FeloniesPlease refer to the Official Code of Conduct, Section 2.2.2 for proper protocol.2.1) Attempted MurderThe intent/attempt to murder an Aisling. This includes but is not limited to: Blocking an Aisling from escaping harm from beasts; Use of a Skill or Secret that prevents or impedes an Aisling from escaping and/or defending themselves; Throwing an Aisling into a dangerous area; Assisting an aggressive creature and thereby placing another Aisling at risk; Inciting a non-hostile creature into attacking. An Aisling who dies, or comes to the brink of death ((skulling)) will be considered murdered as per section 3.3 of this Law.2.2) CoercionIncludes, but is not limited to, acts of blackmail, extortion and threats, to achieve a desired result in a situation.2.3) BriberyThe offering of money, items or other favors to affect the outcome of any political or legal action is forbidden. Providing labor to enable someone to vote is not considered bribery.
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Malicious Acts Law (III)2.4) Sexual AssaultAny act which involves the unwanted use of sexually provocative and/or descriptive language, or sexual actions. Upon report of the crime, by the victim(s) or a witness, the investigative official is to determine the severity of the offense.2.5) Violations of Mundane LawAny action uncovered by Rucesion Law which violates Mundane Law ((Dark Ages Terms of Service Agreement, or other Kru Employee announcements)).2.6) ConspiracyThe actions of a two or more Aislings which seek to subersively violate the Law through an active role of advertisement, by participation as an intermediary, or by association in verbal or written advertisement. Aislings who commit conspiracy and falsely name another Aisling as a co-conspirator may be charged with False Incrimination, as per section 3.6 of this Law.2.6.1) Conspiracy to Violate Mundane LawAny act or acts which violate Mundane Law, or violate Rucesion Laws governing Foreign Currency Exchange, Life Potions, or Sleephunting.2.6.2) Conspiracy to Violate Rucesion LawAny acts or acts which violate any other Rucesion Law not listed in section 2.6.1 of this act.2.7) Removal from OfficeThe Integrity Assurance Act dictates the only way in which an Official may legally be removed from office. Failure to follow the Integrity Assurance Act when removing an official is deemed illegal.2.7.1) Illegal Removal from OfficeAny Citizen or Official who illegally removes, or assists removal of, another Official will be removed from office them self, exiled for 1 Deoch and politically barred for a 2 Deochs upon regaining Rucesion Citizenship. If the Citizen or Official who commits or assists the illegal removal has had an altercation with the Aisling they have removed before doing so, the inability to hold office will be lengthened to 3 5 Deochs.2.7.2) Attempting an Illegal Removal from OfficeAny Official who attempts to illegally remove or assists in the attempt to illegally remove an Official will be removed from office and exiled for 1 Deoch. If the Official who commits or assists the attempt to illegally remove an Official has had an altercation with the Aisling they have attempted to remove before doing so, will be politically barred for 2 Deochs the inability to hold office will be lengthened to 2 Deochs.
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Malicious Acts Law (IV)2.8) Prohibited TradeAdvertisements, either spoken or written, regarding Life Potions, Transferal of Consciousness, Foreign Currency Exchange or Kruna Currency are forbidden and carry a mandatory 2 Deoch exile sentence.2.9) Obstruction of JusticeAny actions which attempt to prevent, or succeed in preventing, an official from carrying out an act of correction (exile, arrest, banishment, etc), as well as the commission of crime in order to escape Loures Jail. The banishment of an aisling in jail will create a presumption that they intended to escape jail.2.10) ProfanityAny Aisling causing in speech, on boards, in spell incantations or created in any other way, words which the Law Enforcers deem to be profane, including but not limited to those normally banned by the mundane speech spell ((filter)).2.11) Disorderly ConductAny aisling who engages in a riot or intentionally disrupts a community event, including, but not limited to, the act of banishing another from the Chapel during a wedding ceremony without the express permission of the bride and groom.3) Capital CrimesPlease refer to the Official Code of Conduct, section 2.2.3 for proper protocol.3.1) MurderAny action leading to the death of an Aisling or a Mundane (a beggar or those who operate a shop/service) is considered murder. An Aisling found guilty of murder must be Sgathed and exiled for two Deoches. If the murder is a repeat offender, he/she shall receive a separate sentence for each Aisling or Mundane suffering a loss of life, said sentences to be served consecutively.3.2) CatatoniaThe act or acts of Aislings while they are unconscious, which carry a penalty of two Deochs in exile. A Judge may lower the exile sentence of an Aisling to one deoch if the Aisling cooperates with their exile, or is a first time offender.3.2.1) SleephuntingThe act or acts of practicing skills or spells while unconscious or unresponsive to a Rucesion Official.3.2.2) SleepwalkingThe act of walking around an area while unconscious or unresponsive to a Rucesion Official.3.2.3) SleepslayingThe act of attacking or killing creatures while unconscious or unresponsive to a Rucesion Official.
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Malicious acts Law (V)3.3) TheftThe forceful taking or unwilling removal of another Aisling's items through deception, false trade, taking items from under an Aisling's feet, or the taking of any ceremonial or decorational objects. Any Aisling who has been found guilty of theft will first be asked to return the property. Failure to return the property immediately will result in a two Deoch exile and loss of ability to post on Rucesion Boards until the property has been returned. A list of Aislings found guilty of Theft will be maintained on the Judgment Board.3.3.1) Grand TheftIn the event an item of high value is stolen, as determined by a Judge, a warrant for Sgath may be requested in addition to a two Deoch exile.3.4) False IncriminationThe malicious accusation of an innocent Aisling through falsification of evidence or testimony, which carries an exile of two Deochs and a warrant for Sgath. Passed into 3rd Moon, 9th Sun of Deoch 80 by Demagogues Arachne, Suspiria, Oyasumi, Fidhoku and Mauve.
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Integrity Assurrance Act (I)1) Official investigation procedures The Commonwealth of Rucesion hereby grants itself the ability to investigate its' officials, in order to better serve the public. Any office holder whose performance is brought into question is granted the right to defend their actions, utilizing any past cases of precedent in legal decisions (which must be verified) as reason for aberrant behavior. 1.1) Rights Failure to observe the protocol mandated herein when investigating the violation of Official Code is a contravention of this Act. Any action taken against an official which is found to violate the restrictions within this law will result in the voiding of said action, a reinvestigation of charges by a different and appropriate official, and the prosecution of the original investigating official(s) under the requirements of this law. 1.2) Civil and Political OffensesOfficials are sworn to uphold all Rucesion law. The Commonwealth of Rucesion recognizes two categories of Rucesion Law, Civil and Political, which officials are expected and required to adhere to. 1.2.1) Political CodeThe Political Code of Rucesion includes, but is not limited to: Official's Code of Conduct, Separation of Powers Act, Commonwealth Preservation Act and Extension, Trial Procedures Law, Integrity Assurance Act, Sgath Provisions, Standards of Practice, and Official procedures documented in other laws 1.2.2) Civil CodeThe Civil Code of Rucesion includes, but is not limited to: Rucesion Town Charter, Citizens Code of Conduct, Board Usage Guidelines, Malicious Acts Law, and Religious Freedom and Summoning Accords 2) Demerits In the event of a suspected violation of Political Code, two types of demerits exist: Strict Liability and Evaluated Response. Each of these classifications may only be used as detailed below. Once issued, a demerit may only be revoked by the issuing official, or overturned by a peer of the issuing official, if the demerit is found to be illegal, new evidence invalidates the demerit, or if the demerit has been re-evaluated. No other situation, save the passage of one Deoch from the instatement of the demerit, can remove a demerit from official record. 2.1) Protocol for issuance of Strict Liability Demerits Strict Liability demerits may be issued and finalized without input of the excused official. While the investigating official may request explanation from the accused, there is no legal recourse for the absence of the request for an explanation. Strict Liability Demerits must be posted on the Justice Cases Board and mailed to the accused official immediately. 2.1.1) Protocol regarding Improper Sponsoring As sponsorship is required to assume any office in Rucesion, it is the duty of every official of Rucesion to exercise discernment in whom they sponsor. The responsibility of sponsorship does not end until an Aisling acquires a new sponsor.
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Integirty Assurance Act (II)2.1.1.1) Protocol regarding Misconduct of a Sponsored Official In the event any official maliciously, subversively, or intentionally violates the law, the sponsor of the official is required to remove sponsorship. Refusal to remove sponsorship will result in a Strict Liability demerit being issued to the sponsoring official. 2.1.1.2) Protocol regarding Sponsoring an Aisling Ineligible for Office If an official sponsors an Aisling not legally eligible for office, the sponsored official must be removed from office as soon as possible. The sponsor of the removed official will only receive a Strict Liability demerit if the removed official was ineligible for office prior to being sponsored. In the event the sponsored official becomes ineligible for office after receiving sponsorship, the sponsor will not be held accountable. 2.1.2) Protocol regarding Dereliction of Duty Dereliction of Duty is defined as an official willfully neglecting the functions of their office. Failing to hold meetings, maintain lists, or vote on proposals or applications as provided by Section 1.3 of the Official's Code of Conduct, will result in the issuance of a Strict Liability Demerit for each instance. Other allegations of Dereliction of Duty are to be investigated as set out in section 2.2. 2.1.3) Protocol regarding Irresponsible Conduct Any official found being unresponsive in their uniform will be issued a Strict Liability Demerit. 2.1.4) Protocol regarding the Admission of an Illegal Citizen Any official found admitting an illegal citizen in violation of the Commonwealth Preservation Act or Extension will receive a Strict Liability Demerit.2.1.5) Protocol regarding Abuse of Power Refer to the Separation of Powers Act for the protocol for determining Abuse of Power. A Strict Liability demerit will be issued for any official charged with Abuse of Power.2.1.6) Protocol regarding Personal Involvement Refer to the Official's Code of Conduct for the protocol for determining Personal Involvement, including Direct and Emotional Involvement. A Strict Liability demerit will be issued for any official found engaging in either type of involvement.2.1.7) Protocol regarding Failure to Notify Any official who fails to notify of actions taken, as listed in the Official's Code of Conduct Section 1.7 and subsections, will be issued a Strict Liability Demerit.2.1.8) Protocol regarding Violation of the Jurisdiction Accords Any official who is found to be in violation of the Rucesion and Mileth Jurisdiction Accords will be issued a Strict Liability Demerit for each instance of violation.2.1.9) Protocol regarding Misdemeanor Violation of the Malicious Acts Law An official who commits a misdemeanor is to be demoted, placed on probation and receive a Strict Liability Demerit.
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Integirty Assurance Act (III)2.2) Protocol for issuance of Evaluated Response Demerits Evaluated Response Demerits require explanation of official's actions to be requested by a superior official, either verbally or in writing. A copy of the notice must be placed on the Justice Cases board, as well as mailed to the official in question. After a period of one moon, in which the accused may respond with their reasons either verbally or in writing, or not at all, the demerit is considered finalized according to the decision of the investigating official. In the absence of an acceptable response, a Demerit is to be placed on the Justice Cases Board. In the absence of an explanation for the violation(s), the official waives all rights to appeal the findings of the Demerit, with exception to panel review. 2.2.1) Protocol regarding Absence Without Leave Any official who misses a scheduled, required meeting will provide excuse, either verbal or written, to a superior for evaluation.2.2.2) Protocol regarding Insufficient Evidence Any official who submits evidence used in legal recourse may be subject to an Evaluated Response demerit for failing to provide appropriate evidence, based on the determination of their explanation.2.2.3) Protocol regarding Abandonment of Office In the event an official performs no duties during the course of a term, the investigating official may request explanation to determine if the accused official has abandoned office. Officials are required to commit to 80 hours ((10 hours)) of work per double moon; in the event of absence, every official is required to give notice both to their superior or ranking peer, and to post a detailed general notice on the Political Discourse board. 2.2.4) Protocol regarding Misconduct Misconduct is defined as an official grossly neglecting the proper decorum and behavior that is required to be an official of Rucesion. To issue a charge of Misconduct, two superiors as defined by the Separation of Powers Act must agree that the behavior is unacceptable. Substitutions are allowed according to the restrictions listed in the Separation of Powers Act. 2.2.5) Protocol regarding Improper Procedure In the event an official is accused of improper procedure, the investigating official may request an explanation to determine if proper protocol was ignored.2.2.6) Protocol regarding Refusal of Duty Any official found refusing to perform a legally ordered action, including, but not limited to, banishment, exile, political bar, or the pardon of banishment, exile, or political bar, or refusing to come to the aid of a citizen without a legitimate reason, will be issued an Evaluated Response Demerit.
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Integirty Assurance Act (IV)2.2.7) Protocol regarding illegal banishmentAny official who illegally banishes an aisling may be subject to an evaluated response demerit, providing sufficient excuse of such action.A superior may request more punishments for those cases.2.2.8) Protocol regarding Undefined Violations In the event an official, through action or inaction, violates the Integrity Assurance Act in a way that is undefined, the investigating official may request an explanation for the event. Upon the expiration of the one moon ((3 days)) waiting period, the investigating official must seek support for their determination from the next most senior administrative official of the same branch.3) Termination of Office Any official who willfully violates the principles of Rucesion Office through action or inaction will be considered to have initiated their termination from office, as defined below. In this event, any and all Rucesion Officials capable of removing the official from office must complete the removal as soon as possible. Termination of Office may only occur as defined in the following subsections.3.1) Protocol regarding Arrest or Jailing while in Office Any official who is arrested or jailed by a Ranger while holding Rucesion Office is ineligible to complete their term, and must be removed immediately. No further prosecution or punitive action may result from the official being arrested or jailed.3.2) Protocol regarding Felony or Capital Violations Any official who is convicted of a Rucesion felony or capital crime is ineligible to complete their term, and must be removed immediately. Further prosecution or punitive action must be pursued by the Judiciary.3.3) Protocol regarding Gross Abuse of PowerAny official who illegally and intentionally commits or issues warrant for one instance of demotion of a subordinate or Sgath, or commits or issues warrant for two or more consecutive instances of illegal banishment, exile, political bar, pardon of banishment, pardon of exile, pardon of political bar, is ineligible to complete their term and must be removed immediately. The determination of what a consecutive instance consists of will be made by the most senior superior of the accused official. 3.4) Protocol regarding Gross Abandonment of OfficeAbsence or extended lack of action by a Judge, Burgess, or Guard Captain, which causes difficulty or cessation in processing criminal behavior (ordering or completing punitive actions).3.5) Protocol for Undefined Termination of Office In the event that an action or inaction calls for termination of office that is not covered by the Integrity Assurance Act, the accused official must first face a panel. If convicted, the name and definition of the action must be submitted to the Legislature for review for inclusion in this act.
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Integirty Assurance Act (V)4) Probation By placing an official on probation, opportunity for guidance is presented in which a superior or official appointed by a superior will guide the probated official through their term. A superior of the probated official may waive violations of probation as deemed appropriate, but must make note of such on the Justice Cases board. Probation may be issued as the result of a panel, by a Judicial official in the instance a non-probated official is removed from office, or by a Judicial official in response to an official accumulating two demerits within a Deoch. No Judicial official may instate a probation longer than one term outside of a review panel. 4.1) Degrees of Probation4.1.1) Limited Probation Limited probation allows for a superior to dictate terms in which a probated official may act without first consulting a peer; all other duties require the probated official to contact a superior, or an official designated by a superior. These conditions must be posted on the Justice Cases board, and cannot restrict an official from voting on proposals or applications, attending meetings, receiving sponsorship or performing acts of notification.4.1.2) Full Probation Any official who is placed on full probation cannot give sponsorship or take official actions without first consulting a superior, or an official designated by a superior. Voting on proposals or applications, meeting attendance, receiving sponsorship or acts of notification are exempt from this restriction. 4.2) Violation of Probation Any official who violates the terms of probation as issued by a Review Panel or Judicial official, through the accumulation of any demerit or criminal offense, is to be immediately removed from office, and politically barred for one Deoch, in addition to any other punitive actions made by the review panel which issued probation, or to punitive actions as the result of violating Rucesion Law. 5) Review Panels Review Panel hearings are held to determine the fitness for office of an official who accumulates three or more demerits (Section 2) within a Deoch. A superior official is to list the charges on the Judgment Board with a request for panel and send a copy to the accused official by mail. After notification, the accused is given one moon to set a panel hearing date with sitting officials, regardless of whether or not the accused official's term has ended. Any accused official who expressly or implicitly refuses to cooperate with a panel request forfeits all right to a defense, and agrees to abide by the decision of the Review Panel. Any present or former official who renounces Rucesion citizenship to avoid the panel hearing will have a charge of Obstruction of Justice added to the decision of the review Panel.
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integirty Assurance Act (VI)5.1) Review Panel Formation A Review Panel requires a minimum of three members and a maximum of six members, including at least one superior of the accused official, and one peer. The third and subsequent members must be of any higher Rucesion office, or a Ranger or Knight who last held political office in Rucesion. Any official called to serve on a Panel is obliged to do so unless he is involved with the accused official as defined in Section 1.9 of the Official's Code of Conduct. Any official so involved who serves on the Panel must announce his involvement before the hearing; failure to do so will result in a Strict Liability demerit for Personal Involvement (2.1.7). As the monitor of all officials, a Burgess may choose to sit on any Panel held, and retains authority to decide on who may or may not be included in the Panel. 5.2) Review Panel Hearing The panel members are to consider all evidence and testimony to decide in respect of each charge the accused official's guilt or innocence. Thereafter, taking into account any extenuating or exacerbating evidence and testimony regarding the official's overall record, the panel is to decide on a sentence for the accused official, including fitness to hold office. The panel may issue any sentence it deems appropriate, save for Sgath or a term of probation longer than four terms of higher office for a single instance or for more than a total of six terms of higher office for all offenses. The findings and sentence of the panel are to be posted on the Judgment Board and a copy sent to the accused official by mail. 5.3) Appeal against a Review Panel Hearing An appeal against the verdict or sentence of a Review Panel may be made to any Knight who last held office in Rucesion. The Knight will then meet with the members of the Panel, review the evidence, and suggest alternative corrective actions, if necessary. 6) Other Violations 6.1) Contraventions of Other Civil Laws For infractions of civil law not adequately covered elsewhere in this act, the accused Official is entitled to face a Review panel (section 5). 6.2) Contraventions of Laws of Other Jurisdictions In the event an official of Rucesion commits a crime or crimes in another jurisdiction in which the foreign jurisdiction requires removal from office to complete prosecution, a Rucesion Judge must first review the request. In the event the accused official or reviewing Judge contests the validity of the removal order, a Knight may be called to investigate the situation before action is taken. If removal is not required to complete the punitive action against the official, the Judicial Branch may order additional punitive actions against the official as appropriate, up to and including removal from office or exile.Passed into law this 10th moon 15th sun of Deoch 72 by Burgess Mylok and Demagogues Mephity, Itashi, Tristam and Trance.
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