Government Legislation

== Legislation Overview ==
According to the Los Santos Constitution, two bodies possess initial Legislative Authority in Los Santos; the City Council and the Justices of Los Santos.
The City Council manifests this legislative authority by a democratic voting process on submitted legislation by any member.
The justices exercise their legislative authority through jurisprudence. Precedents set by justices act as Common Law. 
Each piece of legislation is available to read at the Davis City Hall public MDT.
== The Legislation ==
Los Santos Constitution (12/17/2023)
Los Santos Constitution
Article I - Legislative Authority
Two bodies possess initial Legislative Authority in Los Santos; the sitting City Council roles and the Justices of Los Santos are the gateway to the implementation of Legislation.
The City Council manifests this legislative authority by a democratic voting process on submitted legislation by any member.
The justices exercise their legislative authority through the mechanism of jurisprudence. Precedents set by justices will act as Common Law.
Article II - State Supremacy
State Authority: While the City Council and Municipal Government of Los Santos serves as the Representative Government of the people, the State and Federal Governments may, in the event of corrupt actions by members of the Judiciary, the Head of the Bar Association, or the Treasurer, remove these individuals from their duly elected or appointed seats without recourse.
Article III - Due Process & Jurisprudence
The Judicial Process of Trial will befall the following guidelines:
Court Proceedings will follow a standardized Judicial process; this includes, but not limited to judicial discretion of scheduling of all court proceedings based on offenses and type of proceedings requested. It is required that all parties of proceedings have a correct submission of documentation and summary of the request. Specialty trials will follow different proceedings based on type:
Bench Trials shall begin at the discretion of a ready and able Judicial member.
* If the Bench Trial stems from a warrant, the Defendant may request a Bench Review of the warrant. This is not a full Trial including questioning, but simply a Judicial review of the veracity of the warrant. The Judge will either dismiss the charges due to lack of probable cause stated in the warrant or the Defendant will be sent to jail and will be able to appeal the charges at a later date when the issuing officer is available.
Traffic Court: traffic tickets and/or violations may not be appealed on the court docket and must be handled in the city only. A civilian may request a bench trial upon receiving a traffic ticket. If the officer who handed out the traffic ticket is not available at the time of request, the civilian still has 14 days to get into the city at the same time as the officer and request a bench trial for the traffic ticket.
Appeals: every citizen has the right to appeal charges placed upon them unless a Judicial power dismissed or adjourned a case with prejudice. Citizens have 30 days to appeal charges from the day the charges were placed against them. Citizens have 15 days to appeal cases dismissed or adjourned without prejudice by a Judicial Power. Citizens may only appeal once, i.e. only two chances for Judicial Consideration regarding any case is available to citizens.
Bail or Bond hearings; it is every citizen's right to request a bail or bond hearing if on a hold pending a criminal proceeding in which charges are being pressed upon them. 
Held until Trial; no individual under this state shall be held until trial unless there is probable cause under the penal code. Charges that are considered as such will be labeled within said penal code. No citizen shall be held in state custody for longer than 72 hours without a case filing being posted against them. Once a case is posted it is up to the accused to request a bail or bond hearing if they so wish. If none are requested, the accused, so long as there is probable cause and evidence, shall stay in state custody until their court date. No citizen shall be held in state custody under Parson's for longer than 72 hours without their right to a therapist within those 72 hours and will be released if no release or treatment terms have been set for said citizen within those 72 hours.
Statute of Limitations; Persons, Law Enforcement or Civilian have 30 days from the time a crime or crimes are committed to press charges upon a citizen with probable cause and evidence. No case is to be accepted outside of this statute.
Those granted hearings for Bail shall submit to the following as Standard Conditions for Bail:
Any and all individuals who are granted bail and are released from custody pending trial shall enter into recommended Parole Agreements based on offense. 
# Residence: You shall not change your place of residence without first obtaining permission from the Court, including but not limited to the purchase of any new properties.
# Intoxicants: You shall not drink or partake in any alcoholic beverages to excess. Upon request by any Assigned Parole Officer or the Court presiding over the case, you shall submit to a medically authorized test for alcohol consumption.
# Controlled Substances: You shall not use, purchase, nor possess any narcotic drugs, any dangerous drugs, or any controlled substances without them being prescribed by a licensed physician. Upon request by any Assigned Parole Officer or the Court presiding over the case, you shall submit to any narcotic or drug testing immediately.
# Weapons: You shall not possess, own, carry, or have under your control any kind of weapon, regardless of weapons licensing.
# Cooperation: You shall, at all times, cooperate with Law Enforcement, the Assigned Parole Officer, or the Court presiding over the case, and your behavior shall justify the opportunity granted to you by this parole.
# Law and Conduct: You shall comply with all institutional rules, including but not limited to the Penal Code of the State of San Andreas.
# Search: You shall submit to a search of your person or automobile, by the Assigned Parole Officer or the Court presiding over the case, at any time day or night, without warrant, upon reasonable cause as ascertained by the Assigned Parole Officer or the Court presiding over the case.
These standard conditions for Bail may also be utilized as standard conditions of parole. When parole is Granted to a Defendant by the Court, these conditions will be presented. These standard conditions may be modified by the presiding Judge in any way they see fit. The presiding Judge is the sole party who may violate someone’s parole based on an agreement tied to a Case. This violation is at the Judge’s sole discretion and no appeal process will be granted.
Mistrials; Mistrials may only be called and approved by a Judicial Power of whom is presiding over the case in which the mistrial is designated. All Judicial Powers or attorneys are REQUIRED by the state to motion for a mistrial if any rights herein are violated during due process or trials.
Writ of Habeas Corpus; Los Santos recognizes the Writ of Habeas Corpus as a tool by which attorneys may request release of their Client(s) given several factors. First, their Client(s) must be on a hold with no formal charges pressed by Docket filing. This does not include approved investigative holds by a Judicial Power or PD Command Members. PD Command are able to do their own investigative detainments of up to 24 hours, anything beyond that is to be approved by a Judicial Power and is not to exceed 72 hours total. To hold an individual upon investigation, the state must have reasonable suspicion upon the individual that they were involved in a crime. Writs of Habeas Corpus should only be utilized when an individual has been held for 72 hours without charges filed.
Common Law of Los Santos; all Judicial Powers, Attorneys, and Police Department(s) shall follow the common law of Los Santos. This includes common case laws such as:
* Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1 (1985)
* Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968)
* Pennsylvania v. Mimms, 434 U.S. 106 (1977)
* Wyoming v. Houghton, 526 U.S. 295 (1999)
* Carroll v. United States 267 U.S. 132 (1925)
* Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Article IV - Licenses
Licenses; Only Judges and Clerks may grant licenses. Some licenses may, at the discretion of the Chief Justice of the DOJ, only be issued by a Judge. 
Revoking of Licenses; Weapons and Drivers Licenses may only be revoked by peace officers of Los Santos and Judges with probable cause.
Article V - Search and Seizure
Absent probable cause with exigency, searches of real and private property will require a duly issued and executed Search Warrant. These warrants must be submitted to an appointed Judge or Justice and must bear the signature of a ranking member of the Law Enforcement Command Structure. Searches conducted under a search warrant approved by a duly authorized judge or justice shall be considered lawful. 
This jurisdiction recognizes Search Incident to Lawful Arrest as well as the "Automobile Exception" in its Common Law.
Article VI - Impeachment
Elected members of the City Council may be impeached for cause. There are specific expectations of the Office(s) which incoming City Council members will be required to agree to in writing under penalty of impeachment. Articles of Impeachment are as follows:
# Dereliction of Duties: Failure to perform duties from lack of activity in the office, or outright refusing to perform duties of what is expected.
# Gross Negligence: Person consciously disregards the needs of reasonable care, thus leading to the foreseeable grave injury or harm to other persons.
# Gross Incompetence: Continuous behavior that leads to misconduct. Actions or thoughts that lead to serious consequences or injury.
# General Corruption: To be found in the act of being continuously dishonest or fraudulent. Person is found to be using their position in order to secure illegal benefits for themselves or like persons.
# Felony Criminal Conviction: To be found after going through due process of being convicted in a court of law. To include being convicted by a court of the State of San Andreas, or by pleading ultimate guilt to a peace officer.
Article VII - DNA
DNA Collection
# Law Enforcement may collect DNA from individuals arrested for violent felony crimes, without a warrant.
# Law enforcement may request a warrant for collection of a suspect's DNA from the Department of Justice if law enforcement has probable cause that an individual has committed crimes, and law enforcement has a reasonable belief that the collection of DNA is necessary to prove the offenses committed. The warrant must contain a statement of probable cause sufficient to support the warrant. DNA authorized for this use must be discarded if it does not result in a conviction for the corresponding charges alleged.
# An individual must be notified that their DNA is being collected during collection.
# DNA will not be used to convict an individual of crimes if the statute of limitations has passed. DNA may not be collected upon probable cause of crimes for which the statute of limitations has elapsed. 
# DNA may be used to convict or exonerate a person. 
# If a person is detained or arrested and refuses to comply with a DNA swab, law enforcement can request court sanctions and eventually a court order authorizing physical force to collect the sample. 
# All Law Enforcement Employees will submit a DNA Sample upon being hired.
DNA Storage and Removal 
# DNA will be stored in a law enforcement database once it is collected from an individual. 
# DNA will be removed from the law enforcement database if it is determined in a Court of Law that the DNA sample was obtained illegally, in contravention of these guidelines, or the Department of Justice deems that the DNA collection was unconstitutional. DNA will be removed from the database if the individual is exonerated of the underlying offense. 
# DNA will not be used to convict or exonerate an individual if the statute of limitations on the alleged offense has elapsed. 
# Officers MUST include in the arrest report, in the investigative report, or as a separate notation on the individual's criminal profile that a DNA sample was collected and placed in the database. Proper documentation should include the date on which the DNA was collected and the officer who collected the DNA.
# DNA is proper evidence and may be used in the courts of San Andreas.
# Law Enforcement Officers leaving the Department without a Violent Felony may request to have their DNA sample removed from the database.
ARTICLE VIII - Defense of Self and Others
Standing Your Ground
A person can use force to defend themselves (or associates in their vicinity) when they actually and reasonably believe that they're in danger of serious bodily harm or death. However, a person is required to take reasonable steps - such as stepping back or walking away - that are consistent with the person's own safety to try to avoid the necessity of taking someone's life. As soon as imminent danger has passed, persons are required to inform authorities of what has transpired.
Amended by Chief Justice Crane on Behalf of the Council of Eight (2024/3/16 - Unanimous). [Added Article VII, Section II, Item VI]
Memorandum Establishing the City Council (12/18/2023)
To the esteemed citizens of our beloved State of San Andreas:
There is no shying away from the crises that befell our previous government and society. The handling of the Sanguine Conflict, much like the proverbial straw on the camel's back, continued the cascading erosion of trust in our Government that ultimately lead to a full collapse. The tragedies that have befallen our state in our recent past are devastating realities, ones that we must remember and carry with us as we make our way forward, should we intend on learning from our predecessors to create a better world for ourselves. One of the greatest tragedies is that we, as a society, lost faith in the very social contract at the core of our ideals to begin with.
Our great State will now employ a robust, representative democratic system of Government. This system has been sculpted to ensure that more voices, more ideas, and more solutions are brought to the table. The heart of this new democracy lies in our City Council, a panel made up of 8 representatives varied in expertise: The sitting Mayor, the Chief of Staff, the Deputy Mayor, the Chief Justice, the Head of the BAR Association, the Healthcare Liaison, the Law Enforcement Liaison, and the Treasurer. Each role has their own function, and this system will ensure that one voice may not drown out the many.
* The Mayor Seat will be elected via majority vote from the citizens in a quarterly election. The Mayor Seat will handle taxes, government pay rolls, the oversight of business, and other sundry managerial duties.
* The Chief of Staff Seat will be selected and appointed by the Mayor themselves. This position will carry out the Mayor's goals on a day-to-day basis, acting as an Evangelist for the Mayor's principles.
* The Deputy Mayor Seat will be held by the runner-up of the quarterly Mayoral election. This Seat will ensure that the voters whose candidate did not secure the election may still have some representation in the Council.
* The Chief Justice Seat will oversee the Department of Justice. This Seat will be appointed by the Federal Government.
* The Treasurer Seat will be applied for. Interviews will take place, led by the Chief Justice of the DOJ as well as an exploratory committee. This position will be merit-based and the applicants' competency in fiscal policy and budget oversight will be key to their hiring.
* The Head of the BAR Association Seat will be voted into their position internally among all judges and attorneys. This position will also serve as head of the Civilian Oversight Board, to be announced later.
* The Healthcare Liaison Seat will be elected via majority vote by those in the healthcare field, such as Doctors, EMS, and Psych. professionals to serve as their representation and voice on the council.
* The same will follow suit with the Law Enforcement Liaison, who will be elected via majority vote by the members of the Police Department and the members of the Department of Corrections.
Each Seat has one vote. In the event of a tie vote, the Mayor's vote will decide any outcome. While the Federal Government has veto power, this power can only be exercised against decisions commanding less than 6 of the 8 Seats. This City Council will meet regularly to discuss proposed ideas, legislation, and challenges that come their way, uniting voices from across our state to be heard for the benefit and growth of the state itself and the citizens who live here.
* Enacted this 18th of December, 2023, by Chief Justice Alan Crane, and Interim Mayor Lila Wright.
Speed Limits (12/21/2023)
Until the inaugural City Council has been duly elected and appointed, respectively, the State will set the Speed Limits for the use of Motor Vehicles as follows:
City Streets - 35mph
County Roads (Route 68, Joshua) - 55mph
Highways - 75mph
Expectations of the City Council and its Members (1/4/2024)
All elected and appointed members of the Los Santos City Council must swear an Oath of Office upon formally adopting their position. This Oath reads as follows:
  As a member of the City Council, I hereby swear to uphold the expectations and requirements of my position, including but not limited to conducting myself in a professional manner at all times, working with honesty and integrity, maintaining a fair and consistent line of communication, attending all meetings to the best of my ability, performing my responsibilities efficiently and effectively, and displaying behavior becoming of my status and position.
  I affirm that I have a clean criminal record bearing no Felonies of any kind, I have no formal allegiance to my other Government(s), Agencies, and/or special interest groups which would prevent me from acting in the best interest of the City of Los Santos. I take this position with clear conscience in full support of the great State of San Andreas. I affirm that I have not been formally impeached or removed from a similar position of Governmental Trust.
  In addition, I acknowledge that failure to adhere to the aforementioned expectations and requirements would render me liable to the revocation of my position and prevention of holding a seat on the City Council indefinitely. I have reviewed the Articles of Impeachment listed with the Los Santos Constitution and I am aware that any violation of one or more of those articles will also lead to my dismissal.
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Background checks will be conducted on all Candidates upon their submission for ballot entry. If any Candidates are found to not hold the required professional certifications, organizational good standing, and/or do not meet the qualifications listed in either this document or the Enactment of the City Council Legislation, then the Candidate will not be put forth on the ballot and will be Sanctioned.
Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane & Interim Mayor Lila Wright, Thursday, January 04, 2024 00:47:45 UTC.
All City Council members shall disclose any formal business investments, relationships, or ghost-writers of legislation prior to presentation to the Council of Eight for a vote.
Amended by Chief Justice Alan Crane per the Council of Eight (Unanimous). Wednesday, February 7th, 2024.
Any City Council member who is successfully impeached may not run for office again for a period of 9 months. (Starting from the commencement of the replacement member).
Amended by Chief Justice Alan Crane per the Council of Eight (Unanimous). Saturday, March 9th, 2024.
Hunting Regulations & Licensing (1/17/2024)
* Hunting Rifles may only be possessed and used by Licensed Hunters.
* Legal Hunting may only take place in the Paleto Mountains.
* At this time, only Deer are authorized for hunting by the State. Hunting for any other game is at this time illegal.
* Anyone who owns a Hunting Rifle which was purchased prior to this legislation going into effect must procure their Hunting License within 1 week or may face criminal charges.
* Hunting Licenses may be granted by any Judge or County Clerk at their discretion. Hunting Licenses consist of a one-time free of $1,000 $4,500.
* Anyone with a violent felony will be automatically disqualified from obtaining holding a Hunting License.
Enacted 1/16/2024 by Chief Justice Crane.
Amended 2/17/2024 by Chief Justice Crane.
Amended in price 3/3/2024 by Chief Justice Crane.
=== Legislation Enacted by the Inaugural Council of Eight (Elected January 20, 2024) ===
Updated Speed Limits (1/27/2024)
Updated Speed Limits: 
Per a unanimous vote of the City Council, speed limits are hereby adjusted to the following:
# City-Limits - 55mph
# County Roads (Route 68, Joshua Rd, Sustancia) - 75 mph
# Highways - 90mph
Please note that in accordance with these limit increases, the ranges and fines for the accompanying speeding citations have been narrowed and increased, respectively.
Enacted on behalf of the Inaugural City Council by Chief Justice Alan Crane.
Tow Clamps & You (1/29/2024)
This piece of legislation is intended to define the parameters for legal use of a "Tow Clamp" otherwise known colloquially as a "Boot." Use of a "Boot" outside of these parameters will result in the charge of "Criminal Misuse of a Towing Clamp" being applied to the offender.
There are only two instances when the use of a "Boot" is legal:
# When the vehicle or item being "Booted" is abandoned on your personally owned private property. This does not apply to places of employment such as Senor Buns or Mosley's.
# When the vehicle or item being "Booted" has been marked for two and you are carrying out contracted Tow duties, whether through the local Tow Dispatcher or a private, personally-owned property calling for removal.
#* Tow workers must photograph the state of the illegally parked vehicle they were sent/called to tow.
#* The "Boot" must only be used to prevent an owner of the illegally parked vehicle moving it or otherwise interfering during the tow process.
#* Police vehicles are exempt from being "Booted." Any "Booting" of a Government vehicle (PD, EMS) will be deemed an unlawful use of the equipment.
Enacted on behalf of the Inaugural City Council by Chief Justice Alan Crane.
Legitimate Contracts (2/7/2024)
From this point forward all contract must be signed by a Bar-Certified Attorney in order to be recognized formally as legitimate by the Courts/DOJ of Los Santos.
Any pre-existing contracts have a 14-day window to be re-executed with a BAR Certified Attorney to come into compliance.
- Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Bill of Human Privileges (2/7/2024)
The following rights are guaranteed to human citizens of Los Santos and are not extended to the L.O.C.A.L.S. (Lesser Organisms Controlled Autonomously in Los Santos):
1) Jaywalking is decriminalized; Citizens may jaywalk at their own risk.
2) All citizens of Los Santos are eligible for free healthcare from all public hospitals/medical facilities under the LSMG. This includes Mental Health services too that are under the Los Santos Medical Group and not privatized. It is not illegal for medical workers to accept tips or donations.
3) All citizens of Los Santos are entitled to freedom of speech without censorship by the government.
4) Every citizen within Los Santos are within their right to publicly urinate given the lack of bathrooms city-wide; a reasonable effort must be made to do so in relative privacy.
5) All citizens of Los Santos are entitled to free housing afforded by the State - at present this only applies to the apartments currently located in Little Seoul, though this may be expanded later.
6) A citizen of Los Santos, once adjudicated at trial resulting in a conclusive verdict, whether that of Guilt or Innocence, may not be placed under threat of imprisonment by the State Prosecution for the same criminal incident.
Delayed Death Exception: In the event of a violent felony resulting in a conviction whereby the victim passes away as a result of the initial violent act, regardless of the amount of time that has passed, the Defendant will not be protected by Privilege #6 aka "Double Jeopardy."
7) Any citizen of Los Santos has the right to record video and audio from the public view. Private conversations are subject to affirmative disclosure. Both/all parties in a private exchange must be actually informed of the presence of a recording device or recording occurring, constructively or directly.
8) The people of Los Santos are permitted the ability to assemble peacefully in protest or otherwise, provided it is not disruptive to the city on large. Government officials and the Citizens of Los Santos reserve the right to drive their vehicle through crowds of disruptive protestors/assemblers, provided they are not impeding the flow of traffic and have issued a suitable warning to the disruptive protestors/assemblers. Any collisions must be reported via 911.
9) Citizens of Los Santos who possess a legal and civilian weapons license have the right to bear and possess a firearm. Other tools or implements utilized as melee weapons do not require a license to bear and possess.
10) An employee of the state may not be forcefully conscripted into a multi-national conflict.
11) Free mobile telecommunication services are provided by the State to all people in and about Los Santos.
  Each of these stated rights may not infringe upon the rights of others guaranteed by legislation or directly conflict with statutes found in the penal code.
Furthermore, as each of these Privileges within the Bill of Human Privilege are intended to represent the well-being and will of the people of Los Santos, they may be added to at any point provided the following two conditions are met:
Concerned parties that represent a majority of the people of Los Santos have presented in clear terms a new Privilege to be added to the Bill of Human Privilege to the local government.
The new proposed Privilege must be voted upon by the public and an eighty-percent majority must be achieved prior to it being added to this document as the newest and latest Privilege.
The local government holds a pressing responsibility to first ensure that the proposed Privilege is something that is possible and not outright detrimental to the future of Los Santos as determined by the Council of Eight; if these two conditions can be met, it is the duty of the local government to put up the vote.
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Appellate Court & Council Pardoning Processes (2/7/2024)
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Per the Constitution, citizens found Guilty at trial, whether Bench or formal Docket Case, may appeal the decision to a panel chaired by the Chief Justice. The Chief Justice serves as the legal liaison to the panel, conducting the case in terms of procedure and legal protocol. The Chief Justice does not solely determine the outcome of the appeal. Two City Council Members, as chosen from a pool of non-conflicted from the Council of Eight, will serve as panelists alongside the Chief Justice. Decisions made by the Appeals Panel are final and may not be appealed. Summary Judgment denials of the Appeals filing must be voted on by an assembled Panel. These Summary Judgments/Dismissals with Prejudice will constitute an Appeals Panel Decision for the purpose of pardons.
After a decision has been given by the Appeals Panel, the Mayor of Los Santos reserves the right to suggest the pardon of a legal citizen of Los Santos, should they feel that the other aspects of government (Judicial, Legislative) have not served the best interest of Los Santos. This places the individual's correctional status into question before the Council of Eight upon whom the responsibility to determine whether or not their charges and/or punishment should stand on the legal record. This will be accomplished by a majority vote, be it yay or nay.
It is the duty of the Council of Eight to perform the following actions prior to hearing the advocacy of the individual in question by the Mayor of Los Santos:
Any Councilmember who may possess a conflict of personal interest insofar as the individual is concerned must immediately recuse themselves from the individual's pardon vote. Failure to do so will result in a breach of their Oath of Office.
If a Councilmember was at all involved in the initial court case of this particular individual, they must recuse themselves from the vote pertaining to their pardon before the Council.
Ensure that AT LEAST two Councilmembers (the Mayor makes this number three, and their vote should always be yay) are Impartial enough to execute a vote.
If it is not possible to execute a vote to execute a pardon for the individual in question after these three points have been observed and carried out, a well respected and trusted representative from the medical servants of Los Santos may be selected by the Council of Eight to meet the requisite two votes besides the Mayor's yay prior to the pardon hearing. The purpose of this failsafe is two-fold; first, it is the duty of the Mayor's Office to ensure that each citizen of Los Santos is represented to the fullest of their ability and an adequately expeditious attempt at ensuring a wronged citizen's pardon hearing is seen and heard fulfills this necessity aptly. Second, to prevent the possibility that a pardon hearing cannot be conducted due to an overabundance of recusal by the Council of Eight.
In the event of a tie, the Mayor of Los Santos serves as the tiebreaker. If the individual in question is pardoned, their sentence is to be immediately commuted and the fine that they were issued for the crimes associated with the incident (if approved) on the whole is to be refunded to the citizen in question. An individual may be pardoned of their crimes as they pertain to a single incident in its entirety once every 30 days.
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Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Expungement Protocols (2/7/2024)
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With consideration to the concept of rehabilitation, it is especially important that a legal citizen of Los Santos is afforded the opportunity that with enough effort they may have their record stricken of any and all charges in order to ensure they are able to live and pursue a peaceful and crime-free life. It will be the sole purview of a Judge representing the Department of Justice to administer the entirety of the Expungement Process. In order to begin this process, the following conditions must be met:
The individual in question must first pay $500,000 to the State; this serves as the monetary fee that must be paid by the individual in order to begin the process for the first time. The second time, they must pay $1,000,000. The third and final time, they must pay $3,000,000.
The legal citizen may not be currently wanted by the police.
Violent capital crime exception: An individual may pursue an expungement with one or more crimes on their record as long as they are aware that they may never be purged from one's record as they have been deemed far too severe for the possibility of being removed from the legal record. Their other charges may however be purged as normal and outlined above.
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Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Adoption Policy (2/7/2024) (repealed 3/30/2024)
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In order to prevent the continued social erosion that has transpired courtesy of flagrant and unregulated "adoption", the State aims now to define "adoption" and the parameters that must be met prior to an "adoption" being recognized officially by the State. Furthermore, it is no illegal - as per the new Adoption Fraud charge, which shall always be double the cost of adoption - to claim that you are adopted when the appropriate effort and procedure, to be listed below, has not been taken and followed.
Adoption is hereby defined as the act of one adult whom is unrelated to another individual pledging to ward the thus "adopted" individual in question. This pledge holds no particular legal ramification beyond the fact that the State shall issue an official certificate eventually to codify said adoption. Without the certificate, it is understood that the State will recognize an adoption if all conditions and parameters have been met. Furthermore, there are currently no palpable legal benefits to adoption beyond merely being recognized by the State. A Judge representing the Department of Justice will adjudicate the process of adoption to its completion following being petitioned by the adopter and adoptee.
The following conditions must first be met prior to the adoption in question being reviewed by the State:
A fee of $30,000 $25,000 $10,000 must be rendered unto the State for facilitating the act of adoption. A second adoption may transpire, upon which it will be $50,000 $20,000. A third adoption may transpire, upon which the fee will be $75,000 $30,000.
The two individuals are not related by blood. None of the individuals are related by blood.
The adopter may not have already adopted another individual three adopted wards.
This system does not recognize grandchildren or other assorted familial relations; the adoption family tree begins with the adopter and ends with the adoptee. Any claims that refute this by any individual will also be considered Adoption Fraud. Upon conviction, a bounty of $5,000 bounty of $10,000 will be paid out by the State to those who inform on individuals who are attempting to carry on illegally insofar as Adoption is concerned, i.e. claiming that they are related when they are not recognized as such by the State. A registry will be formed to track all "adoptions" in Los Santos.
As of the publication of this document, all claimed adoptions are null, void and illegal.
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DEFINITION OF Adoption Fraud CHARGE:
Time: 0
Fine: $60,000
An individual claiming that someone is related to them when it cannot be proven as per the Adoption Law and they are not related by blood.
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Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Treasurer Dissenting).
AMENDMENTS:
* Raise cap of adopted children to two per individual.
* $25,000 for first adoption. $50,000 for the second adoption.
* People recognized by the Marriage Act will inherit the other's "adopted" individual.
* Someone who has been adopted already may not be adopted by another individual.
Amended by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
AMENDMENTS:
* Lowered costs on all adoptions.
* Doubled bonus.
Amended by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
E.G.O. Act (2/7/2024)
Eliminating Gratuitous Offenses Act
Summary:
This action creates two applicable statutory punishments for violence against individuals, groups, or businesses.
These statutory punishments seek to curb the rampant abuse of civilians and commercial entities alike by the criminal elements of Los Santos.
2nd Degree Targeted Violence:
If an individual commits three (3) separate acts of felonious violence against a civilian individual, group, or business within a period of 30 days, they are subject to prosecution under the E.G.O. Act.
1st Degree Targeted Violence:
If an individual commits five (5) separate acts of felonious violence against a civilian individual, group, or business within a period of 30 days, they will be Held Until Trial while awaiting prosecution under the E.G.O. Act.
Punishments for these charges will be determined in court under argumentation by Attorneys. They will be indiscriminate sentencing under the penal code.
Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Marriage Act (2/7/2024)
Amends the judicial code to provide that no State Official shall give effect to any marriage between persons who are already married to any individual.
Establishes a formal legal definition of:
(1) "marriage" as only a legal union between two consenting adults of at least legal age (18); and
(2) "spouse" as a person who is engage in such a legal union; and
(3) "spousal privilege" as extending the right against self incrimination to cover the legal union between spouses that extends to judicial and other court proceedings.
The fee for marriage to be recognized by the state is $25,000.
The fee for a divorce is the same.
The state shall certify a marriage after all of these requirements have been met. For twenty-one days after the marriage has been approved by the state, spousal privilege does not apply to either individual.
The judge examining the potential marriage reserves the right to decline the individuals' ability to be married in the eyes of the state if there are pressing legal or judicial reasons to do so.
The State will track all marriages via the MDT.
Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Mutual Combat (2/7/2024)
If two individuals of sound body & mind wish to engage in mutual combat, they will be allowed to do so by the following protocols:
Petitioning of a sitting Judge at City Hall & Agreement by said Judge
Formed Acceptance of Mutual Combat in a Courtroom (Swearing In the Combatants)
Presence of an EMS and/or Doctor (Safety Protocol)
Barehanded combat only until one party is incapacitated. Any further strikes following incapacitation will be prosecuted as assault and battery.
The Judge will be the final arbiter of fairness in the fight.
Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Los Santos Labor Law (2/11/2024)
Los Santos hereby adopts the standard of "At-Will" Employment.
Defined better, unless privately contracted to otherwise, employees may be terminated or quit for any reason.
The only exception to this stated policy is that an employee may not be fired for attempting to organize, run, or join a labor union.
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Inaugural City Council (Unanimous).
Eligibility for Private Security Contracting (2/12/2024)
Private Security Contracting, such as those working for entities like Gruppe 6, relies on integrity and reputability of employees to instill confidence amongst the citizens that their persons, funds, and possessions are safe in good hands.
Due to recognized instances of criminal offenders participating in Private Security Contract functions such as Gruppe 6 currency transports, Los Santos hereby restricts this profession by excluding any individual who bears a Felony on their record from participating in this employment category in the future.
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Lawyer Employee Re-Classification (2/18/2024)
Lawyers traditionally have fallen into a Grey area when it comes to their classification as Government Employees. This piece of legislation serves to reflect the periods of time and places in which they are undoubtedly serving as such, and in turn should be protected as Government Employees under the law.
When Lawyers are on-duty and working out of City Hall or a Police Station, they will be considered Government Employees for the purposes of the protections of the penal code.
Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Dress Regulations for Industry Professionals (2/18/2024)
Section 1 - Title
This Act may be cited as the "Dress Regulations for Industry Professionals Act" or "DRIP Act."
Section 2 - Purpose
The purpose of the Dress Regulation for Industry Professionals (DRIP) Act is to establish a minimum enforceable standard of dress that focuses on safety and presentability to a reasonable extent.
Section 3 - Requirements
# All employees of registered government entities must wear the designated uniform or work attire during their working hours.
# If possible, logos should be worn that identify the worker as a member of a specific entity, such as Gruppe 6 or the Police Department.
# Employees conducting manual labor should wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the nature of their job. Examples of acceptable practices include:
#* Wearing a high-visibility vest.
#* Closed-toed shoes.
#* Choosing PPE that complements the color scheme or design of the company uniform, where possible.
Section 4 - Examples of Inappropriate Attire
* Tow truck driver wearing crocs and mankini, which are unsuitable for outdoor and mechanical work.
* Lumber workers wearing high heels and skirts, which do not provide the necessary protection and mobility for handling heavy and potentially hazardous materials.
* Sanitation workers option for loose or flowing garments that could pose a safety hazard around machinery.
* The focus should be on safety, practicality, and the professional image that aligns with the duties and environment of the job.
Section 5 - Enforcement and Penalties
# Enforcement of this Act will be carried out by the Los Santos Police Department.
# Any employee found in violation of this Act (I.e., not wearing the designated uniform or attire while on duty) will be subject to a fine of $1,000.
# There will be no custodial sentence (jail time) for violations of this Act.
Section 6 - Exceptions for PED Individuals & Entities with Federal SOPs
# This Act recognizes exceptions for individuals identified as PEDs (Persons with Exceptional Dispositions) who, due to unique circumstances, challenges, or limitations, may not be able to fully comply with the dress regulations as outlined.
# PED individuals are required to make an active effort to adhere to the dress code as closely as possible, within the constraints of their specific circumstances.
# This Act provides an exception for entities adhering to federally established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for work attire, recognizing that their specific operational, safety, or security requirements may necessitate deviations from the standard dress code outlined in this Act.
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on Behalf of the Council of Eight (7-0-1, Head of BAR Abstained).
City Hall Running Pass Program (2/18/2024)
Introduction
This proposal outlines the implementation of the "City Hall Running Pass" program, aimed at facilitating swift and efficient movement within City Hall for individuals who need to travel quickly from one point to another.
All Running Passes will be issued by County Clerks.
The pass will be issued in month-long increments at $2,000/increment.
Privileges
# Pass holders are permitted to run throughout all areas of City Hall, ensuring they can reach their destinations promptly.
# While running, pass holders must be mindful of the safety and comfort of other visitors and staff, avoiding any behavior that could cause disturbances or accidents.
# Non-compliance with safety and respect guidelines may result in the pass being revoked at sole discretion of the Head of County Clerks, Alex Mushkin-Domino.
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Business License Protocols (2/18/2024)
Overview
The State of San Andreas introduces its new Business Formation initiative. This process guarantees entrepreneurs in Los Santos only two things: a business license and a business-specific bank account. No other benefits are provided. The state encourages entrepreneurs to flourish independently.
Procedure to Gain Business License
* Submit a Business Plan to the Mayor's Office:The business plan should include the purpose of the business, the benefits it offers to the people of the state, and the business's structure.
* An outline of how the business has been set up or functioning without the business license is also required.
State and Government Support
* It is important to note that the State of San Andreas and its government entities will not provide any tools, resources, or direct assistance to the company in its business endeavors.
* Approval of a business license is an authorization to operate within the state, but it does not entail any commitment from the state to aid in the business's operations or development.
* Businesses are expected to utilize the tools and resources currently available to them and must operate independently of state support.
* While this policy may be subject to change in the future, no promises or guarantees of state assistance can be made at the time of licensing.
Provision of Operational Spaces
* The State of San Andreas does not provide new construction or development of buildings, store fronts, or other operational spaces for businesses through federal construction companies or other state resources.
* Businesses may request the use of existing state-owned properties for their operations. However, it should be clearly understood that these properties remain under state ownership.
* Businesses operating out of state-owned properties are subject to state terms and conditions, which may include the possibility of eviction bsaed on state requirements or policy changes.
* Businesses should be prepared to secure their operational spaces independently, and reliance on state-provided properties should be considered a temporary solution subject to state discretion and availability.
Cost of License
* If the business plan is accepted, a one-time fee of $50,000 is payable to the state.
Limitation on Number of Operated Businesses
* As of this writing, individuals are permitted to operate only one business at a time. This policy is in place to ensure fair opportunities for entrepreneurship and to maintain the quality of business operations within the State of San Andreas.
Business Owner Fitness Test and Ongoing Compliance
* To be eligible for a state-licensed business, owners must not have any felony or capital level crime convictions on their record.
* Additionally, if a business owner is convicted of a felony or a capital level crime after being granted a business license, this will lead to the immediate revocation of their license and may result in the seizure of the business by the state.
* This policy ensures that business licenses in the State of San Andreas are awarded to and retained by individuals who consistently demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, maintaining the integrity of the state's business environment.
Provision for Business Transfer in Case of License Revocation
* In the event that a business owner is facing license revocation due to a felony or capital level crime conviction, they have a period of two weeks from the loss of their eligibility to transfer the business to another individual who holds a valid business license.
* The transfer must be completed within this two-week window to ensure continuity of the business operations.
* A transfer fee of $25,000 is applicable for this process, payable to the State of San Andreas.
* The new owner must meet all the criteria set forth in the Business Owner Fitness Test and must agree to maintain the business in accordance with its original purpose and plan, unless changes are approved by the Mayor's Office.
* This provision is designed to provide a grace period for business owners to arrange for a responsible transfer of ownership, thereby protecting the interests of employees, stakeholders, and the business community.
Maintenance of Business License
* Licensed businesses will undergo a review by the Mayor's Office every 3 months to ensure that they are still operational and adhering to their stated business plan.
* As part of the review, business owners are required to submit bank reports and sales reports. These documents will help assess the business's financial health and verify that it is actively trading and operating in line with its initial objectives.
* Failure to provide these reports, or evidence of deviation from the business plan without authorization, may result in further scrutiny, potential license revocation, and possible seizure of the business by the state.
Grounds for Seizure of Business by the State
* Any provable instance of the business being used for criminal activity will result in state seizure of the business.
* Use of the business in ways outside the stated goals in the business plan, without further authorization from the Mayor's office, may lead to license revocation and state seizure.
Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Mayor, Maximilian Thoroughbred.
Vehicle Asset Forfeiture (2/18/2024)
Introduction
This document outlines the procedures for vehicle asset forfeiture in the State of San Andreas.
VAF Points
* Any personally owned vehicle which has been used in a Violent Felony will accumulate one VAF point.
* The vehicle must be physically seized by police during the commission of the crime (including direct evading after the fact) and must be found to have no signs of tampering.
* VAF Points will be tracked by PD and each Point must be confirmed within a report detailing the involvement, lack of tampering, etc. which will be made available to the DOJ upon request.
* VAF Points will persist until the vehicle is seized and auctioned.
Notification Process
* Vehicle owners will be notified when their vehicle accumulates a VAF point.
* The notification will include details about the general incident.
* Reports associated with the incident will be subject to the normal FOIA process.
Forfeiture Limit
* Accumulation of 3 VAF points on a vehicle will result in permanent seizure & auction by the State.
Auction System
* Vehicles seized under this legislation will be auctioned via Public Auction to a civilian market. No one may participate in the auction who bears a felony on their record. Anyone found to be serving as a surrogate auction participant or string-purchaser will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and the auction will be reversed if proven.
Implementation
* This policy is separate from the State's broader vehicle strike system and is effective in accordance with the current regulatory framework in the State of San Andreas.
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Mask Mandate Redux (2/18/2024)
This act serves to outline certain limitations on the freedom of citizens of Los Santos to obscure their faces in public access locations.
Public access locations shall be defined as any Government Building, Police Station, State Owned Business, or Public Park.
As of this enactment of this legislation, citizens may not, even under religious or health-based circumstances, conceal their faces through the use of masks or other obscuring face coverings in public access locations.
Law Enforcement shall enforce this policy at their discretion. If a member of Law Enforcement instructs a citizen to remove their face covering in any of the above places and the citizen refuses, then they may be subject to being charged with Disobeying.
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Multi-Establishment for National Securitization of Religious Expectations Act (2/18/2024)
This act allows for establishment of official religions as recognized by the state with privilege of the Clergy or "Priest-penitent privilege" for ordained ministers granted only to those ordained as such by the state.
Ordained Clergy are NOT mandated reporters when acting in the official capacity of the church within their position ex officio in instances of crimes being committed in front of them, but also will be granted privilege for anything told in the confidence of the confessional after-the-fact.
Upon completing an ordination program supervised by the Mayor's Office, individuals will be ordained as Ministers. It is important to note that churches established under this program must operate as non-profit entities. Furthermore, oversight of these churches will be conducted by the Mayor, ensuring adherence to the non-profit status and other regulatory requirements.
Impersonating a clergyman is a crime punishable by a $5,000 fine per instance within the penal code.
Should the Mayor's Office believe and/or proof is found that these organizations be utilized primarily for purposes of crime or subversion of the State, the Mayor's Office reserves the right to dissolve these organizations without question.
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight
Vote Count:
(Yay: Mayor, Healthcare Liaison, Chief of Staff, Deputy Mayor, Treasurer)
(Nay: Head of BAR)
(Abstained: Law Enforcement Liaison, Chief Justice)
License Suspension Regulations (2/18/2024)
Driver's Licenses in Los Santos are a right, however that right may be limited upon accumulation of 20 license points.
Upon accumulation of 20 points, the individual will no longer be permitted to drive and will qualify as driving on a suspended license. The actual license need not be removed from their profile.
Points fall off on a rolling basis from the time they were applied naturally. Licenses will be considered reinstated as soon as the person has less than 20 points.
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Standardized Time Uniformity for Punitive Incarceration Dates (2/22/2024)
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The State hereby recognizes a considerable and long lasting oversight: punitive times have been largely exaggerated for little purpose beyond adding an artificial sense of severity to a crime that does not truly represent the length of time truly spent in prison. Only in instances of penal punishment do the people of Los Santos refer to days as years and minutes as months. The purpose of this document is to establish and bring into line the punitive times with times recognized as standard by the populace at large.
Henceforth, punitive times shall be standardized for the ease and convenience of the people at large. It is imperative that those who dwell within Los Santos strive to embrase their unique identity - what transpires upon our island is not normal nor ordinary when considering the world at large in many aspects and this particular instance is especially egregious.
Police departments who owe their fealty to Los Santos and the Department of Justice both will now refer to punitive times as they truly are when administering justice. A clear example of the forthcoming change can be seen below with the understanding that the actual length of time (in minutes) may change in the future:
* Joyriding, formerly a 7 month charge, will now be a 7 minute charge.
* Someone convicted of Terrorism, who may have been charged in the future with 20 years in prison, will now be charged with 20 days in prison.
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Aye: Mayor, Chief of Staff, Deputy Mayor
Nay: Head of Bar
Abstain: Chief Justice, Healthcare Liaison, Treasurer, PD Liaison
Police Continuity Plan (2/27/2024)
In an effort to bring the various Law Enforcement Departments acting within the boundaries of Los Santos into the blanket of checks-and-balances that every other integral branch of government presently enjoys, this document establishes the fact that the Law Enforcement Departments of Los Santos will now answer to the Mayor's Office with both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor acting in this capacity on behalf of the State. The purpose of this act is to ensure that the Law Enforcement Departments of Los Santos enjoy the same checks and balances as mentioned prior. Reliance on ultimate State-level input is a slow-moving process that will now be facilitated in an efficient and productive manner by the Mayor's Office. This is intended to snuff out any potential, perceived or otherwise, corruption or inefficiencies leading to abdication of the roles and responsibilities of the current Chain of Command.
Moving forward, the Mayor's Office will act as an immediate superior to the Law Enforcement Departments of Los Santos on all matters in order to ensure that the power the Law Enforcement Departments of Los Santos wields is not misused in any flagrantly uncorrectable way. This document assures and reiterates as well State Supremacy on matters of the Law Enforcement Departments of Los Santos with the State acting as the ultimate arbiter of decision making, should the avenues that the Mayor's Office wishes to pursue prove to be themselves problematic insofar as the future of the stability of the island-at-large is concerned.
The ultimate goal of this directive is to allow the constituency of the Law Enforcement Departments of Los Santos the opportunity to petition the Mayor's Office, as an agent of the State, to settle disputes and to initiate needed (as observed) change, allowing for a more immediate method of issue resolution that does not require the continual and oftentimes delayed response of the State to resolve. To codify the relationship that is to be expected between the Law Enforcement Departments of Los Santos and the Mayor's Office.
Examples of powers that the Mayor's Office reserves (but are not limited to) are as such:
* Initiation of eventual Commissioner selection and the definition of this role. The Mayor or Deputy Mayor will collect names submitted by the LSPD in order to submit them to the State.
* Initiation of Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police selection. The Mayor or Deputy Mayor will collect names submitted by the LSPD in order to submit them to the State.
* The formation of other Law Enforcement Departments. As the need arises in other regions of Los Santos beyond the city, coverage is important.
* Directly refer any emergent personnel issues to the Head of the BAR Association for Civilian Oversight Board consideration.
A Commissioner of the LSPD is empowered to carry out the functions of the LSPD at the highest level as a political attache between the State and the Law Enforcement communities. The Commissioner of the LSPD does not answer to the Mayor's Office in any capacity after being selected; the Commissioner nominees must consist of well-respected individuals who have reached a minimum rank of Senior Officer.
A Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police of the LSPD are empowered to carry out the functions of the LSPD at the highest level as the direct commanding officers to the current Captains and existing Command structure. These positions will be nominated/selected from a pool of officers (Senior Officer or above) and appointed by the State via the Mayor's Office.
It is the goal of the Mayor's Office to ensure that the Law Enforcement Departments of Los Santos are given the tools - whether they be from the State or otherwise - to succeed so as to ensure that law and order can be maintained at a reasonable vet acceptable pace. It is furthermore in the best interest of the State that every Law Enforcement Officer is afforded the opportunity to succeed so long as they are passionate about their job and committed to act of law enforcement.
This act will be effective for as long as Mayor Thoroughbred remains in office in his initial term.
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight.
Patient Information Privacy Protection Act (2/27/2024)
The purpose of this legislation is to protect individuals' health information, ensuring that their sensitive medical records are treated with confidentiality and respect. This is intended to keep patient's informed on the steps that have to be taken for their medical records to be released, and to give them a level of control over their records being made public on the docket.
The process for requesting medical records is as follows:
- When a lawyer or member of PD requires a medical report they must submit a request to the Los Santos Medical Group, this request must contain a patient release created within the contract app.
- This patient release must state that the patient authorizes the requester to receive medical reports, and state the date or dates the incidents occurred on.
- This medical release contract must be signed by both the patient and the requester in order to be considered valid.
- If the patient is unable to sign their own patient release due to their medical condition, one of their first five emergency contacts may sign for them. Doctors are authorized to give a lawyer or member of PD this information so this can be completed.
- In the case that the patient has designated one individual as their primary emergency contact or medical proxy ONLY that person may sign for their medical records to be released.
- If neither the patient or an emergency contact can or will sign for this information to be produced, but the records are still required, they must be subpoenaed through the Department of Justice.
- All reports from the Psych department are required to go through the Department of Justice, and will not be released by the LSMG.
- Medical releases are not required for autopsies because the dead do not have rights.
This legislation also aims to offer protections for legally recognized families within the state of San Andreas. Unless other wise specified, spouses and legally adopted family members are automatically considered primary emergency contacts.
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Weapons License Guidelines (3/4/2024)
This piece of legislation will govern the issuance, maintenance, and removal of Civilian Weapons Licenses:
* No one with a Felony may apply for a Weapons License.
* Anyone applying for a Weapons License must be able to explain the Stand Your Ground concept in their own words to the satisfaction of the Clerk or Judge receiving the application.
* Anyone applying for a Weapons License must be able to explain the "Criminally Negligent Ownership of a Firearm" charge to the satisfaction of the Clerk or Judge receiving the application.
* Anyone applying for a Weapons License must consent to having a headshot (photograph) taken for their MDT profile.
* If Granted a Weapons License, the fee will be $25,000 billed by the issuing Clerk or Judge.
* Weapons Licenses may be denied by the Clerk or Judge receiving the application for any reason. The DOJ reserves the right to refuse issuance based on any number of relevant factors.
Reasons for removal:
Any Felony charge on record.
Violation of "Criminally Negligent Ownership of a Firearm."
Upon Probable Cause as determined by a sitting Judge. Law Enforcement may remove a license for the first two reasons without consultation.
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane.
Vehicle Duty of Maintenance Mandate (3/4/2024)
Section 1 - Purpose 
The purpose of this mandate is to ensure that all operators of government vehicles, vehicles owned by government businesses, and vehicles under the purview of state employment, including EMS ambulances and LSPD cars, maintain their vehicles in a roadworthy and safe condition.
Section 2 - Operator Responsibilities
Operators of government vehicles, vehicles owned by government businesses, and vehicles used for state jobs are responsible for keeping their vehicles in a roadworthy condition. This includes maintaining internal mechanical components and ensuring that external aspects such as the vehicle's body are properly maintained.
Section 3 - Enforcement and Penalties
# The Los Santos Police Department (LSPD) is responsible for enforcing this mandate for all government vehicles, vehicles owned by government businesses, and vehicles under the purview of state employment.
# A vehicle found missing essential exterior parts (such as doors, panels, trunk, hood) or exhibiting signs of poor maintenance (like smoke from the engine bay) gives the LSPD reasonable grounds to inspect it for unroadworthiness.
# The mandate explicitly prohibits the search of the vehicle beyond what is necessary to ascertain its maintenance condition. Inspections are confined to determining the state of mechanical parts and do not permit any other form of search.
# During the LSPD's inspection, the vehicle's maintenance condition will be assessed. The vehicle's condition must be documented comprehensively to ensure accountability and prevent potential legal disputes.
# If a vehicle is determined to be unroadworthy due to mechanical parts below 65% condition, the LSPD officer has the discretion to either issue a fine for "Operating an Unroadworthy Vehicle" or allow the operator time to get the vehicle fixed.
# For each violation, the operator will receive a $2500 fine and one point will be added to their driving license. This penalty will be enforced every time a vehicle is found in violation of the mandate.
Section 4 - Compliance Period
Operators have 7 days from the date of notification to bring their vehicles into compliance with this mandate.
Section 5 - Amendments and Revisions
This Act may be amended or revised solely at the discretion of the City Council. Petitions or requests from individuals or entities external to the City Council will have no influence or bearing on the decision-making process regarding any amendments or revisions to this Act. 
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Privilege Defined (3/4/2024)
For purposes of examples to help understand, I will be using the example of Lance Malton as a Lawyer, and Jeffrey Bones as a Client.
Privilege will be defined as conversations that are protected legally under the law. Currently this includes (but is not limited to)
* Conversations between Lawyers and their Clients
* Conversations between Priests and their Sinner
* Conversations between a Doctor and their Patient
* Conversations between Spouses (after the required time has passed per legislation)
What if there is a third party present?
If there is a third party present during any Privileged conversations, that Privilege stands between the two individuals, however the third party can testify regarding what was said.
Example: If Doctor Canter overheard a privileged conversation between Malton and Bones, she could legally tell what she overheard. However Malton/Bones would not be able to discuss the conversation still unless a waiver is given
When does privilege expire?
Privilege expires upon the death of one of the parties. Written approval from the Parties. Verbal approval from the Parties with at least two third party witnesses present. If one of the parties is not dead, but incapacitated, the authority to waiver permission transfers to the next of kin, or the DOJ if no next of kin is listed with LSMG (with a Judge being the authority within the DOJ who can then sign off on said party's waiver).
Example: If Bones dies, Malton is free to disclose whatever information he wishes. If Bones becomes incapacitated, the next of kin or the DOJ would have to waive privilege on Bones's behalf.
Is there any information considered not privileged?
The date, time, and length that a meeting between privileged parties is not considered privileged. However, the topic and conversations are all covered under privilege.
Example: Malton can disclose he met with Bones on Friday, Feb 23, 2024 at 5:00pm Pacific Time and the meeting lasted an hour. However. he can not disclose why they met or what they talked about if it is a legal matter.
Conversations that occur between the groups listed above are only considered protected if it is in the course of normal business between those two parties.
Example: If Bones is getting legal advice regarding things he has done with his sister in their trailer, this is privileged. However, if Bones and Malton are talking about non-legal matters, this is not privileged. Whether something falls under privilege or not can be articulated and argued in court if need be.
Life in Danger Exceptions?
There is no 'duty to report' on a privileged conversation. However, if the life of one of more of the parties are in immediate danger, then privileged information may be released to authorities if it can be articulated that said information will help authorities save the life of the party. However, if it is determined that the privileged information released was not needed or relevant towards saving the life of the person, then anything that is determined after using privileged information may be determined "fruit of the poisonous tree". 
Example: If Bones is kidnapped by an unknown party. Authorities may ask Malton questions, and Malton may give privileged information to the Authorities without a waiver that may be used to help locate Bones and save his life.
Enacted by...
Government Worker Notebook Protections (3/4/2024)
Currently in our system, the below Government Employees work with individuals who have some type of privilege. This include, but may not be limited to in the future...
* Lawyers and their Clients
* Doctors and their Patients
Other Government Employees, while not working with individuals who have some type of Privilege, do work with information that may be considered sensitive in general.
Status Quo: Currently, many of these Government Employees work out of Notebooks for a variety of reasons. Lack of access with the MDT, ease or writing compared to typing on their phone, personal preference, etc. To my knowledge, there is nothing that prevents investigatory bodies from opening these notebooks upon discovery, whether it be through raid, arrest, or even a search on detainment.
Proposal: Notebooks belonging to Government Employees should be afforded extra protections and not be able to be read given the sensitive information they could be containing unless a Judge signs off on a Subpoena.
Detainment: If a Government Employee is detained by the police and they have a notebook on them, that notebook may not be read.
Arrest: If a Government Employee is under arrest and transported to a police station for processing, the notebook may be shaken to see if anything falls out for security reasons, but may not be read.
Raid: If a Government Employee is being raided, the notebook may be shaken to see if anything falls out if it could be reasonable for the evidence being sought in the raid could be hidden in the notebook. However the notebook is unable to be read.
Seized for Evidence: As with other items, notebooks may be seized by police as evidence for investigation during detainment, arrest, or a raid if the Police feel it is relevant to the investigation. If this is done. The Government Employee may ask a Judge or the Head of Bar to read and transcribe the information from one notebook to another. The Judge or Head of Bar will do so in the presence of Police in a secure room at a police station so the notebook in question never leaves the custody of the Police. The Judge or Head of Bar will not say what they transcribed in the notebook to the Police.
Exceptions:
* Consent - If verbal or written consent is given by the Government Employee, a notebook can be read. This consent can be revoked at any point.
* Subpoena - A signed subpoena by a Judge allows Police to read a notebook. Once a notebook has been read, the subpoena must be delivered to the Suspect as soon as possible. If the notebook is not relevant to any ongoing investigations, it must also be returned to the Suspect at that time
* Life in danger - If it can be articulated that the life of someone is in danger, then the notebook can be read without a subpoena to help authorities save the life of the person. However, if it is determined that the information read was not needed or relevant towards saving the life of the person, then anything that is determined using information from the notebook may be "fruit of the poisonous tree" (Ruled on by a Judge in Court if contested after the fact).
Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
Stop & Go (3/4/2024)
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With consideration to the natural flow of traffic in Los Santos and with special consideration to the awful internal nature of traffic lights scattered about, it is important that the hard working people of Los Santos are able to arrive at their places of work in a timely manner without being held hostage by an often-times malfunctioning traffic light system. The State has a keen interest in ensuring this. Henceforth, Los Santos shall be known and seen as a Stop & Go State. All citizens of Los Santos must completely stop at a red light prior to evaluating whether or not they are clear to proceed. A green light will always have the right of way.
Put simply, this legislation permits a driver waiting at a red light to look for any incoming traffic, and in the absence of incoming traffic entering the intersection, may proceed through a red light -after- coming to a complete stop, such that they are still adhering to the natural rights-of-way (green lights, emergency vehicles, etc.).
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Enacted by Chief Justice Crane on behalf of the Council of Eight (Unanimous).
DOC Protocols (3/10/2024)
This piece of legislation serves to identify various guidelines & protocols enacted by the Council of Eight that will serve as legal advisory and governance over the Bolingbroke State Penitentiary:
* Emergency Services Personnel, including Law Enforcement, do not respond to calls for emergency assistance inside Bolingbroke.
* Bobby Charles and Carmine Costello are empowered as Co-Wardens of the Penitentiary. They may recommend pre-approved individuals for hiring to the City Council, however, currently only the Dans and the Littlemans are pre-approved as hires under the Co-Wardens. Any other hires would require a full voting session of the City Council.
* Individuals leaving the Penitenitary must understand that while their activities inside the Penitentiary are not responded to by Law Enforcement and/or Emergency Services Personnel, when they re-enter the coverage jurisdiction of the LSPD/State Law Enforcement, they are subject to all laws and powers those Law Enforcement hold.
* DOC Staff, including Bobby Charles and Carmine Costello, must allow any inmate whose remaining time is 0 to leave the Penitentiary without any further interruption or interference, if so asked.
Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Inaugural City Council (Unanimous) on Saturday, March 9th.
* If any citizen of Los Santos attempts to use Bolingbroke State Penitentiary's Jurisdiction to flee from active pursuit/apprehension, Police may enter Bolingbroke in Hot Pursuit to retrieve the suspect(s).
Amended by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Inaugural City Council (Unanimous) on Saturday, March 16th.
Sewer Pass System (4/14/2024)
This legislation introduces a Sewer Pass system, granting authorized individuals access to the city's sewer network. The pass, purchasable for 1 sewer pennie, will be valid for one month from the date of issuance. It aims to regulate access to the sewers, mitigating unauthorized and potentially harmful activities.
Holders of a Sewer Pass are legally allowed to enter and exit the sewer system without facing felony trespassing charges. However, if a pass holder is caught carrying illegal items while entering or exiting the sewers, they will immediately lose their pass privileges and be barred from obtaining a new pass while having felony trespassing on their record*.
Additionally, the police department is authorized to conduct searches on individuals as they enter and exit the sewer system to ensure compliance with the law and safety regulations to prevent illegal activity and to maintain public safety.
*If felony trespassing was issued before this legislation went in to effect, it does not count towards being barred.
Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Inaugural Council of Eight (Unanimous - Treasurer Absent) - 2024.04.13
Siobhan Thoroughbred Diversion Program (4/14/2024)
Diversion Program
First time felons have the opportunity to be afforded at judicial discretion a diversion program to keep the felonies from a single incident off their record and/or re-instate their driver's license following a felonious traffic infraction that in and of itself could result in its removal. (This does not apply to a charge that puts the person over the point limit due to incremental offenses for their driver's license status.) This is intended for individuals who meet discretionary parameters after 30 days following being proffered by an active, sitting judge during adjudication.
Enacted by Chief Justice Alan Crane on behalf of the Inaugural City Council (Unanimous - Treasurer Absent) - 2024.04.13
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