Laws of Artemis

De Jure Potestas

The following positions possess de jure, formally recognized authority to exercise command over the use of force by the Artemis Colonial Constabulary, including in some cases the lawful empowerment to promulgate new regulations and to issue operational directives to Constables in the field:

• The Multilateral Base Control Sol-Gov Board, vested with the limited, single and direct authority to order the suspension, removal, or arrest of the Governor-General and her cabinet of Deputies and Directors,
• The Governor-General, who holds supreme civil and executive authority within the jurisdiction of the colony, and is vested with full legal competence to govern, legislate, and enforce. The provisions of this document derive their legal force from the Governor-General’s authority. The Governor-General retains the discretionary power to issue field directives which may, on a temporary or permanent basis, supersede any regulations set forth herein. This prerogative is not extraordinary, but foundational—established by design under the original colonial governance framework ratified by the Multilateral Base Control (MBC) in Sol-Gov.
• The Deputy Governor-General, who operates under the authority and in the name of the Governor-General.

Public Order Regulation Act

• All ACC Constables are authorized to issue administrative fines for violations of public order.
• For a fine to be valid, the issuing Officer must complete a Fine Issuance Report (FIR) containing:
  • Full name and identification of the offender (or description if identity unknown).
  • Description of the offense.
  • Location, date, and time.
  • Fine amount applied.
  • Constable's full name, badge number, and signature.
• Officers must submit FIRs within one week of the incident resolution, and all FIRs must be visible in the public areas of the ACC Headquarters for citizens to consult.
• A copy of the fine must be physically handed to the offender whenever possible through the CommNet network.
• The fines must be paid to a designated wallet for the officer. Officers shall receive a commission of 20% of the fine amount collected, and transfer the rest to the wallet of the ACC.
• Once a fine has been paid, the officer must post notice of that in the digital board.
• Officers found falsifying fine reports, inflating charges, or abusing fining authority shall be subject to:
  • Suspension if found to be in good faith, or dismissal.
  • Optional criminal charges, including fines or arrest.

Arrest and Search Procedures Act

To protect civil liberties and ensure accountability of law enforcement personnel, the following procedures are established for the issuance and execution of arrest and search warrants.

General Provisions

No citizen or resident of the Colony may be arrested or have their property searched without an official Warrant of Arrest or Warrant of Search, respectively, approved by the Governor General or their authorized deputy.

All warrants must be specific in their scope and purpose, citing:

• • Name and identification of the target (or best possible description).
  • Specific charges (for arrests) or suspected violations (for searches).
  • Location(s) to be searched or individual(s) to be detained.
  • Justification based on observed or reported facts.

Warrant Request Procedure

Constables or Officers must submit a Warrant Request Dossier (WRD) to the Office of the Governor General, including (OOC: in a ticket):

• • A detailed incident report.
  • Evidence summary or witness statements.
  • Intended time and scope of operation.

The Governor General may approve, modify, or deny the request.

Arrest Execution

Arrests without warrant are only permissible in cases of immediate danger to public safety or violent crimes in progress. A post-action WRD must then be submitted within 12 hours.

Upon execution of a Warrant of Arrest:

• • Constables must identify themselves and present the warrant.
  • Reasonable force may be used only if the subject resists.
  • The detainee must be transported to an approved holding facility.

Search Execution

Searches must be conducted during designated daylight hours unless the warrant explicitly authorizes night operations.

At least two Constables must be present for any physical search.

Property and data seized must be documented in a Search and Seizure Log (SSL) and submitted to the ACC Records Bureau.

Violations and Oversight

Any Constable found to have executed an arrest or search without a valid warrant, or in violation of this Act, shall be subject to:

• • Immediate suspension and investigation.
  • Criminal liability in cases of abuse or fabrication.

Citizens may file a grievance with the ACC if they believe a warrant was unjustly applied or improperly executed.

Disorderly Conduct

In service to the order and dignity of the Colony, the following guidelines are established to regulate public behavior and empower the Constables to maintain peace and authority.

Definition

Disorderly conduct shall include, but is not limited to:

• Loud, disruptive noise in public places without authorization.
• Use of insulting, offensive, or defamatory language against the Colony officials.
• Public drunkenness or substance abuse that disrupts public order.
• Obstructing public ways (streets, sidewalks, entrances).
• Behaviors that threaten the moral, cultural, or political order of the Colony.
• Display of unauthorized banners, pamphlets, or signs.

Constables are granted discretion to interpret disorderly conduct according to the needs of public order.

Procedure for Intervention

• Observation: Constables witnesses or receives credible report of disorderly conduct.
• Warning: Issue verbal warning if situation is minor and no defiance is shown. If individual complies immediately, no further action required.
• Detention/Arrest: If the individual persists, resists, or escalates the behavior, proceed to detention. Use minimal force necessary to secure the individual.
• Fine Issuance: If the act is minor (e.g., public intoxication without violence), officers may issue an immediate administrative fine of 5,000 credits. Payment options and deadlines must be explained clearly and documented.

Obstruction and Public Safety Act

The following provisions define and penalize actions that interfere with justice or place the safety of the Colony and its citizens at risk. Constables are granted authority to act swiftly to preserve the integrity of investigations and the protection of life and infrastructure.

Obstruction of Justice

A citizen or resident shall be guilty of obstruction of justice if they knowingly interfere with, mislead, or hinder the legal process. This includes, but is not limited to:

Refusing to comply with a lawful order from a Constable or Officer during an investigation.

Providing false information or forged documents to authorities.

Destroying, altering, or concealing evidence.

Aiding or harboring a person evading arrest or investigation.

Tampering with or attempting to access restricted records or secured ACC communications.

Penalties

Administrative fine of 10,000 credits.

In cases of material impact on an investigation, immediate arrest with warrant may be pursued.

Repeat offenders may be referred for extended detention or psychological evaluation.

Public Endangerment

Public endangerment is defined as any deliberate or negligent action that places multiple individuals, public infrastructure, or environmental systems of the Colony at risk. Examples include:

Operating dangerous machinery or vehicles under the influence of substances.

Tampering with air filtration, water systems, or critical habitat integrity zones.

Discharging weapons in unauthorized zones.

Starting fires, explosions, or chemical reactions in public or shared spaces.

Engaging in acts that may cause panic (e.g., false alarms, threatening broadcasts).

Penalties

Minimum administrative fine of 15,000 credits.

Mandatory restitution if damages are assessed by the Public Works Bureau.

In severe or repeated cases, arrest may be pursued through warrant, and the individual may be declared a Hazard to Colony Order (HCO) and detained indefinitely pending review.

Special Provisions

Constables may detain individuals for questioning if immediate danger is suspected, pending warrant approval.

All violations must be logged in an Incident Danger Report (IDR), submitted within 24 hours to the Office of Public Safety.

Citizens have the right to challenge accusations via the ACC Dispute Tribunal.

Fraud and Scamming Act

To safeguard economic integrity and trust within the Colony, the following regulations are enacted to prevent, investigate, and penalize acts of fraud, deception, or financial manipulation.

Definition of Scamming

Scamming is defined as any deliberate act intended to deceive another party for personal, financial, or material gain. This includes, but is not limited to:

Offering goods, services, or employment under false pretenses.

Tampering with or misrepresenting prices, specifications, or availability of items.

Creating false identities or entities to exploit trust.

Soliciting funds or credits through manipulation, guilt, or misinformation.

Exploiting system bugs or in-character authority to coerce or extort payments without valid service or cause.

Scope

This law applies to both digital and face-to-face transactions, including CommNet messages, market stalls, private trades, or factional services.

Intentional misuse of donation or aid systems also qualifies under this Act.

Penalties

First Offense: Administrative fine of 8,000 credits and mandatory restitution to the victim(s).

Repeat Offense: Fine of 20,000 credits, removal of trading rights for up to 30 days, and public notice of offense posted on the ACC Board.

Severe Cases (High-value fraud or coordinated scams): May result in arrest via warrant, permanent suspension of market access, and long-term detention under economic sabotage provisions.

Additional Notes

Constables are encouraged to issue educational warnings for first-time minor infractions if committed in ignorance, especially among new arrivals.

Intent is key: accidental mispricing or trade errors may be exempt if corrected cooperatively.

Assault on a Constable, Deputy Governor-General or Governor-General

Any physical assault, attempt to harm, or deliberate obstruction of a duly authorized Constable of the Artemis Colonial Constabulary, a Deputy Governor-General or Governor-General, when such a government employee is acting in the lawful execution of duty—including the execution of warrants, detainment, or field commands—shall constitute a serious offense. In aggravated circumstances, including use of a weapon, premeditation, or organized resistance, the offense shall escalate to penalties including detention, penal labor, or the use of deadly force.

This law must not be confused with the Obstruction of Justice Act which is reserved to more nuanced and light-form crimes.

Penalties

In cases where the Constable feels their or the employee's life runs in danger, they may use force and perform an arrest without a warrant. It is also proper to arrest someone without a warrant under this law so that they may temporarily cease the criminal behavior.

Fines for this crime can go up to 100,000 credits, depending on the severity of the offense and the economic situation of the Colonist, although higher fines can be requested of the Governor General.

Homicide

Any unlawful and intentional act resulting in the death of another individual within the jurisdiction of Artemis—reserved to a human resident of the planet—shall constitute the crime of Murder, a capital offense under colonial law. Murder is defined as the premeditated, reckless, or knowingly unlawful taking of human life, and carries the most severe penal consequences permissible under the authority of the Governor-General.

This statute shall not apply to lawful killings undertaken in self-defense, in defense of another from imminent harm, or as part of duly authorized law enforcement or military action, as determined by relevant judicial or executive review.

All homicide cases are punished with life sentence with the only possibility to lessen the consequences being a Governor-General's personal pardon.