The Statutes of Salvo

[Republic of Salvo 11]

 

— THE STATUTES OF THE 

REPUBLIC OF SALVO —

 

 

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Table of Contents

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CHAPTER I. TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CHAPTER II. CRIMINAL CODE

ARTICLE I. CRIME CLASSIFICATIONS

ARTICLE II. CRIMES AGAINST the PERSON

ARTICLE III. CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY

ARTICLE IV. CRIMES AGAINST the STATE

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CHAPTER III. CIVIL CODE

ARTICLE I. CITIZENSHIP

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CHAPTER IV. GOVERNING CODE

ARTICLE I. JUDICIAL PROCESSES

ARTICLE II. EXECUTIVE PROCESSES

ARTICLE III. LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE
ARTICLE III. GOVERNMENT ENTITIES 

 

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Criminal Code

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ARTICLE I. CRIME CLASSIFICATIONS

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§ 2101  — On Felonies

2101.1 —  On Definitions
A felony shall be understood to be a crime that is incredibly severe in nature, causing great harm, offense, duress, stress, or issue for the aggrieved party.

2101.2 —  On Jail

A person who is a convicted felon may be sentenced to jail for the maximum amount permissible by the Court. [Current maximum per the Lord of the Craft rules: 2 hours with active interaction]

2101.3 —  On Banishment

A person who is a convicted felon may be sentenced to a temporary banishment for a period lasting no more than two saint’s weeks. A person who is a repeat offender, having multiple felonies, may be permanently banished.

2101.4 —  On Fines

A person who is a convicted felon may be sentenced to pay a fine of minimum 100 mina and maximum 1,000 mina. If convicted of multiple felonies, the fine may not exceed 10,000 mina.

2101.5 —  On Execution

A person who fails to obey the terms of their banishment may be sentenced to execution. Otherwise, in the case of the worst crimes, the Court may unanimously sentence someone to execution. 

 

§ 2102  — On Misdemeanors

2102.1 — On Definitions
A misdemeanor shall be understood to be a crime that is of middling severity in nature, causing some harm, offense, duress, stress, or issue for the aggrieved party.

2102.2  —  On Fines
A person who is convicted of a misdemeanor may be sentenced to pay a fine of minimum 100 mina and maximum 500 mina. If convicted of multiple misdemeanors, the fine may not exceed 1,000 mina.

 

§ 2103  — On Infractions

2103.1 — On Definitions
An infraction shall be understood to be a crime that is of minor severity in nature, causing little harm, offense, duress, stress, or issue for the aggrieved party.

2103.2 — On Fines
A person who is convicted of an infraction may be sentenced to pay a fine of minimum 10 and maximum 100 mina. If convicted of multiple misdemeanors, the fine may not exceed 500 mina. 

 

§ 2104 — On Crimes against Government Agents or Property

2104.1 — Scope
In the event that any crime is committed against a government agent or government property, the perpetrator shall be treated with special severity.

2104.2 — Classification
These crimes shall be upgraded in classification: infractions become misdemeanors; misdemeanors become felonies; and felonies are treated as incredibly severe.
2104.3 — Fines
The maximum fine for a crime against a government agent shall be double the maximum for that classification of crime.

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ARTICLE II. CRIMES AGAINST the PERSON

 

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§ 2201  — On Assault & Battery

2201.1 Where an unlawful attempt to commit a violent injury upon or to intimidate another  is committed, this shall be assault, an infraction. 

2201.2 Where an unlawful attempt to commit a violent injury brings about lasting but not permanent injury, incapacitation, especially with a dangerous weapon,  this shall be battery, a misdemeanor. 

 

§ 2202  — On Manslaughter & Murder

2202.1 Where an unlawful act of violence, without intention to harm or kill, causes death, this shall be involuntary manslaughter, a misdemeanor.
2202.2 Where a lawful act, without intention to harm or kill, either conducted in an unlawful manner, or without due caution, causes death, this shall be involuntary manslaughter, a misdemeanor. 

2202.3 When a person caught in a sudden quarrel or the heat of passion causes the death of another, this shall be voluntary manslaughter, a misdemeanor or felony. 

2202.4 When a person intentionally and with premeditation causes the death of another, this shall be murder, a felony.

 

§ 2203  — On Kidnapping 

2204.1 Where an individual plans or attempts to intentionally abduct, restrain, or confine another against their will, this shall be attempted kidnapping, a misdemeanor.

2204.2 Where an individual intentionally abducts, restrains, or confines another against their will, without physical harm, this shall be kidnapping, a misdemeanor.

2204.3 Where an individual intentionally abducts, restrains, or confines another against their will, and in doing so, brings about physical harm or endangerment, this shall be severe kidnapping, a felony.
 

§ 2204  — On Defamation

2204.1 Where an individual disseminates false information about an individual, with the intent to harm that individual’s reputation, this shall be defamation, a misdemeanor. 

 

§ 2205  — On Impersonation

2205.1 Where an individual intentionally assumes the identity of another individual, this shall be impersonation, a misdemeanor.

 

§ 2206  — On Malpractice

2206.1 Where an individual knowingly mistreats or denies necessary care to a paint to a point of small or moderate damage, this shall be defined as an infraction.

2206.2 Where an individual knowingly mistreats or denies necessary care to a paint to a point of great damage, this shall be defined as a misdemeanor.

2206.3 Where an individual knowingly mistreats or denies necessary care to a paint to a point of death, this shall be defined as a murder.

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ARTICLE III. CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY

 

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§ 2301  — On Theft

2301.1 Where an individual deliberately takes another's movable property without the owner's consent, and the value of the property is less than fifty minas, this act shall constitute third-degree theft, categorized as an infraction.

2301.2 Where an individual deliberately takes another's movable property without the owner's consent, and the property's value exceeds fifty minas but is less than five hundred minas, this shall be considered second-degree theft, classified as a misdemeanor.

2301.3 Where an individual deliberately takes another's movable property without the owner's consent, and the property's value exceeds five hundred minas, this shall constitute first-degree theft, classified as a felony.

 

§ 2302  — On Trespassing

2302.1 Where an individual illegally enters land or property

2302.2 Where an individual illegally enter land or property with the intent to commit a further offense, this shall be burglary, a 

 

§ 2303  — On Forgery

2303.1 Where an individual refuses to leave someone else’s property or reenters a property from which they have been prohibited, this shall be deemed trespassing, classified as an infraction.

 

§ 2304  — On Vandalism

2304.1 Where an individual intentionally or negligently damages or defaces another's property, and the damage is minor or moderate, this constitutes second-degree vandalism, classified as an infraction.

2304.2 Where an individual intentionally or negligently damages or defaces another's property, and the damage is significant, this constitutes first-degree vandalism, classified as a misdemeanor.

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ARTICLE IV. CRIMES AGAINST the STATE

 

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§ 2401  — On Treason

2401.1 Where an individual acts with the intent to undermine the integrity of the Republic and its institutions by inciting insurrection or attempting to dismantle the Republic of Salvo, including defaming the Federal Government through subversive methods such as collaborating with enemy entities or actors against the Republic, this shall be classified as a felony. Unlawful sharing of classified intelligence is also considered treason.

 

§ 2402  — On Sedition

2402.1 Where an individual acts with the intent to provoke hatred or contempt toward, or incite disaffection against, the government and constitution of the Republic of Salvo as established by law, the Statutes, the administration, or to encourage Salvian citizens to pursue, through unlawful means, changes to any matter in the State established by law; or to incite others to commit crimes that disturb the peace, stir discontent or disaffection among the population, or foster hostility and ill-will between different citizens, this shall constitute the crime of sedition and shall be charged as treason, classified as a felony.

 

§ 2403  — On Obstruction

2403.1 Where an individual interferes with, impedes, or otherwise hinders government officials or prosecutors in the apprehension or investigation of a criminal or criminal activity, this shall constitute first-degree obstruction, classified as an infraction.

 

§ 2404  — On Disorder

2404.1 Where an individual whose actions disturb the peace, cause public alarm, or obstruct the functioning of governmental institutions, public officials, or law enforcement, may be arrested for misconduct. This includes, but is not limited to, violent behavior, aggressive speech, or actions likely to incite fear or unrest among the populace, this shall be classified as an infraction.

2404.2 Where an individual is found engaging in public disturbances—such as excessive noise, obstruction of public spaces, or any activity that disrupts the general public’s ability to conduct their affairs peacefully, this shall be classified as an infraction.

2404.3 Where an individual refuses to obey lawful orders from government officials or law enforcement in circumstances that threaten public order or impede the performance of official duties, they may be arrested on suspicion of misconduct, this shall be classified as an infraction.

2404.4 Where an individual who, through speech, written material, or physical actions, incites others to engage in disorderly conduct, including resisting lawful authority or participating in unlawful assemblies, may be arrested for misconduct and conspiracy to disrupt public peace, classified as a misdemeanor.

 

§ 2405  — On Tax Evasion

2405.1 Where an individual or entity intentionally avoids paying taxes owed to the state by concealing income, inflating expenses, or using fraudulent means to reduce taxable liability. This includes, but is not limited to, underreporting income, claiming false deductions, or hiding assets to evade taxation, for an amount of less than a 100 minas, is classified as a an infraction.

2405.2 Where an individual or entity intentionally avoids paying taxes owed to the state by concealing income, inflating expenses, or using fraudulent means to reduce taxable liability. This includes, but is not limited to, underreporting income, claiming false deductions, or hiding assets to evade taxation, for an amount of more than a 100 minas but less than 300 minas, is classified as a misdemeanor.

2405.2 Where an individual or entity intentionally avoids paying taxes owed to the state by concealing income, inflating expenses, or using fraudulent means to reduce taxable liability. This includes, but is not limited to, underreporting income, claiming false deductions, or hiding assets to evade taxation, for an amount of more than 300 minas, is classified as a felony.

 

§ 2406  — On Perjury

2406.1 Where an individual intentionally misleads, deceives, or withholds information either in written or oral form, with the intent to deceive or mislead any government proceeding. This includes making false statements, omissions, or fabricating evidence while testifying or submitting documents to a legal authority, and is classified as a misdemeanor.

 

§ 2407  — Embezzlement

2407.1 Where an individual unlawfully takes or misappropriates funds or property entrusted to an individual’s care, typically due to their position of trust or responsibility, with the intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of the property or funds. This includes, but is not limited to, misusing funds held for an organization, government, or private individual for personal gain, is classified as a misdemeanor.

 

§ 2408  — Espionage

2408.1 Where an individual provides aid, information, or support to enemy entities or hostile actors, with the intent to harm the security or integrity of the Republic of Salvo, this shall constitute espionage, classified as a felony.

 

§ 2409  — Subversive Propaganda

2409.1 Where an individual produces, disseminates, or promotes materials or speech designed to incite rebellion, discontent, or hostility against the Government, the Republic of Salvo, or its institutions, this shall be subversive propaganda, classified as a deliberate incitement of rebellion or violence, a felony.

 

§ 2410  — Accessory

2410.1 Where an individual becomes aware of a crime being committed and willfully neglects to report them to the proper authorities, this shall constitute failure to report, and be deemed an accessory to the crime, categorized as equivalent in class to the crime originally committed, or a lesser classification, at the discretion of the court.

 

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Civil Code

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ARTICLE I. CITIZENSHIP

 

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§ 3101  — On Classes

3101.1 — Citizen

3101.1a A citizen is the person who maintains permanent residency within the Republic of Salvo, after making an oath of fealty to the Republic.

3101.1b Citizenship is confirmed by completing the census and having your census form approved.

3101.2 — Resident

3101.1a A resident is the person who maintains non-citizen residency within the Republic of Salvo, not needing to make an oath of fealty to the Republic. This might include temporary workers, foreign diplomats, or others who choose not to become citizens.

3101.1b Residency is attained by having your name associated with the ownership of a property.

3101.3 — Alien

3101.1a Those who are neither citizens nor residents are aliens. This generally includes foreign nationals or others unaffiliated with our nation.

 

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Governing Code

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ARTICLE I. JUDICIAL PROCESSES

 

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§ 4101  — On Writs

4101.1 A writ must be submitted to the court to initiate a trial.

4101.1a Civil proceedings may be initiated by citizens or residents.

4101.1b Criminal proceedings may be initiated by government agents.

4101.2 The Court must respond within 2 saint’s days to schedule a hearing.

4101.3 The Court must complete a trial within 14 saint’s days. A missive outlining the verdict must be published within 21 saint’s days. 

 

§ 4102  — On Recusal

4102.1 Where the Justice is related to one of the parties, or has any kind of interest in the trial, they are to be declared partial and the trial is to be assigned to another Justice.
4102.2 In the event of an appeal, any Justice who recused themselves earlier in the case must remain recused.

 

§ 4103  — On Appeals

4103.1 In the event that an individual feels the verdict of the Justice is unsatisfactory, they may appeal. 

4103.2 The Court must respond within 2 saint’s days either accepting the appeal or declining the appeal.

4103.3 The Court must empanel at least three Justices to deliver a verdict by committee.

 

§ 4104  — On Evidence

4104.1 Fruit of the Poisonous Tree - If evidence is obtained illegally, it is considered inadmissible.

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ARTICLE II. EXECUTIVE PROCESSES

 

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§ 4201 — On Executive Orders

4201.1 The President may issue executive orders.

4201.2 These executive orders must be published publicly and must specify their type.

4201.2a Instructions

4201.2b Appointments

4201.2c Dismissals

4201.3 Executive orders must follow a standard naming procedure. For example, a President who was the third President in the history of the Republic, issuing their third executive order concerning appointment to the office of Secretary of War, would name that order as follows: Executive Order 3.3, Appointment to Office for the Secretary of War. 

 

§ 4202 — On Executive Discretion

4202.1 The Cabinet serves at the pleasure of the President. They may be fired at will. 

4202.2 Ad hoc positions may be created by Cabinet Secretaries. For example, a Secretary may wish to employ an Under-Secretary. They may also wish to create subordinate offices. These subordinate officers serve at the pleasure of the Secretary who employed them. They may be fired at will.

 

 § 4203 — On Executive Departments

4203.1 The Constitution requires the President to appoint a Secretary of War, a Secretary of Finance, and a Secretary of Administration. The references for these Departments can be found in § 4402.

4203.2 The Constitution empowers the President to create ad hoc roles. These roles must be created by executive order. Within 14 saint’s days of that publication, the Senate must pass a bill outlining that role further. The regulations for these agencies are in the following sections.

 

 § 4204 — On the Department of Administration

4204.1 Office of the Secretary of Administration

4204.1a Regulations pending.

 

 § 4205 — On the Department of War

4205.1 Office of the Secretary of War

4205.1a Regulations pending.

 

 § 4206 — On the Department of Finance

4206.1 Office of the Secretary of Administration

4206.1a Regulations pending..

 

 § 4207 — On the Department of Intelligence

4207.1 Office of the Secretary of Intelligence

4207.1a Regulations pending.

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ARTICLE III. LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES

 

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§ 4301 — On Impeachment

3301.1 Senators may initiate articles of impeachment against any constitutionally-mandated officer of state. 

3301.2 To pass, ¾ of the Senate must vote aye regarding the articles of impeachment. 

§ 4302  — On Parzifal’s Rules 

4302.1 — On the Chairship

4302.1a The Senate is chaired by the Speaker. In the event of the absence of the Speaker, the Speaker must designate a Speaker pro tempore to chair the meeting.

4302.1b Committees of the Senate are overseen by Chairs, who must still conduct meetings in accordance with Parzifal's Rules.

4302.2 — Call to Order

4303.2a The Speaker retains the right to call the Senate to order. An agenda must be issued at least 2 saint’s days in advance with a time for the meeting. Once called to order, the Senate is officially in session.

4302.2 — Motions

4302.2a A motion is initiated by a Senator. They say, “I motion to…” and specify the content of their motion. For example, “I motion to adjourn.”

4302.2b A motion requires a second from a Senator. They say, “I second the motion.”

4302.2c When a motion gets a second, or fails to do so, the Speaker shall announce such.

4302.2d Once a second is secured, the Senate votes on the motion. 

4302.2e List of Procedural Motions (concerning the process of the meeting)

i) Call to Order

ii) Motion to Adopt the Agenda; to confirm the agenda as distributed. 

iii) Motion to Amend the Agenda; to add, remove, or edit items on the agenda. 

iv) Motion to Approve the Minutes; this is to confirm the minutes (the notes of what was said on the recor) from the last session.

v) Motion to Amend the Minutes; to correct the minutes.

4302.2f List of Item Motions (concerning appointments, bills, resolutions, etc.)

i) Motion to Table; this postpones an item until a future meeting of the Senate, which must be specified, e.g. “I motion to table the Great Seals of State Act until next week’s session.”

ii) Motion to Call the Question; this ends debate and initiates a final vote on the item.

iii) Motion to Amend; this amends the bill, amendment, resolution, etc. and the specifics must be laid out, e.g. “I motion to amend the Great Seals of State Act to correct the typo on the last page, where it says ‘sela’ instead of ‘seal’.”

4302.3 — Votes

4302.2a Voice Votes - The Speaker then requests that Senators verbalize their vote, with an “aye” indicating affirmative, “nay” indicating negative, and “abstain” indicating an abstention. Abstention should only occur where the individual has a conflict of interest and thus it is inappropriate for them to vote on this subject.

4302.2a Votes in Absentia - If a meeting does not have a majority of Senators present, or an item does not reach a majority but could if absent Senators voted aye, then the item may be tabled, with Senators voting in absentia. [Via the forum roleplay thread for the Senate]

4302.4 — Reports

4304.4a The great officers of state are expected to give reports to the Senate on their business. These reports are notated in the agenda according to their branch of government: executive branch, legislative branch, or judicial branch.

 

§ 4303  — On Submissions

4303.1 — Types

4303.1a Amendments aim to modify the Constitution according to the process described therein.

4303.1b Bills aim to modify the Statutes.

4303.1c Resolutions aim to settle matters of debate and to publish such state-sanctioned opinions in a public manner.

4303.1d Appointments aim to confirm nominees to offices of state.

4303.2 — Process

4303.2a Submissions must be provided to the Registrar of the Senate at least 1 saint’s day before the session at which they are to be voted upon, unless the Registrar opts to waive this deadline.

4303.2b Submissions will go through an editing process with the Senate leadership helping ensure they both reflect the Senator’s intent and are of appropriate quality to be considered for inclusion in the Statutes.

4303.3c Submissions will have a uniform naming convention. For example, the sixth submission of the 2nd Senate would be Submission 2.6, or S2.6. When referenced, please include this identification number and the title. For example: S1.2, The Postage Act.

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ARTICLE IV. GOVERNMENT ENTITIES

 

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§ 4401  — Considerations

4401.1 Constitutional Entities —  Some entities are regulated by the Constitution. These are referenced by name here, with a reference to their location in the Constitution. 

4401.2 Statutory Entities -- Some entities are regulated by the Statutes. These are referenced by name here, with a reference to their location in the Statutes.

 

§ 4402  — Executive Branch

4402.1 The Presidency — See the Constitution of Salvo, Cha. 2 Art. 1.

4402.2 The Cabinet — See the Constitution of Salvo, Cha. 2 Art. 2.

4402.2a Department of Administration — See the Constitution of Salvo, Cha. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 3c.

4402.2b Department of War — See the Constitution of Salvo, Cha. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 3a.

4402.2c Department of Finance — See the Constitution of Salvo, Cha. 2 Art. 2 Sec. 3b.

4402.2a Department of Intelligence — Created by executive order of President Levi Summers. See the Statutes of Salvo,  § 4207.

 

§ 4403  — Legislative Branch

4403.1 The Senate — See the Constitution of Salvo, Cha. 2 Art. 3.

4403.1a The Office of the Speaker  — See the Constitution of Salvo, Cha. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3a.
4403.1b The Office of the Registrar — See the Constitution of Salvo, Cha. 2 Art. 3 Sec. 3b.

 

§ 4404  — Judicial Branch

4404.1 The Court— See the Constitution of Salvo, Cha. 2 Art. 4.

4404.1a The Office of the Chief Justice  — See the Constitution of Salvo, Cha. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 3a.

 

 

 

 

 

The Statutes serve as the common law for the Republic, while the Constitution remains the highest law of the land; constitutional law supersedes statutory law.

Edited November 24, 2024 by Republic of Salvo