General information
How these laws are enforced, contested, and combined when one incident involves more than one offence.
Enforcement
Law enforcement actions must be based on observable behaviour, credible evidence and events witnessed
during roleplay. Charges should reflect what actually happened.
Detentions, searches and arrests must fall within departmental authority and be supported by
in-character justification. Force should be proportionate to the threat and escalated only when needed.
Officers are expected to follow proper arrest, processing and evidence-handling procedure. Failing to do
so can lead to administrative or judicial review.
Appeals and disputes
Anyone can contest a charge, fine or sentence through the proper judicial channels. Appeals are made
in character and supported by evidence, testimony or legal argument.
A ruling made in court outranks a decision made in the field. Judicial rulings are final unless
overturned through approved administrative review.
Multiple charges
Where one incident involves several distinct offences, law enforcement may apply up to
five separate charges per person.
- Sheriff's Office — up to their designated maximums
- U.S. Marshals — up to their higher designated maximums
- Judicial review — anything above departmental limits needs a Judge or the County Authority
Identical charges cannot be stacked. Repeating the same offence in one incident, such as stealing several
horses, is one charge, not several counts.