Classifying an Outlaw is a system used by the Mayor to establish someone as a dangerous criminal. It involves clear guidelines and procedures to maintain fairness and immersion. Outlaw classification only applies to the designated town. They can become Outlawed in more than one town however each town must conduct their own individual investigation.
Mayoral Update: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sn3qct59soJntDZPJPyivp9T-gpDkTiiz04L72Qwnx4/edit?tab=t.0
Individuals who pose a significant threat to residents, commit repeated major crimes (Murder, Assault, Possession of Dynamite) and engage in activities that disrupt the town's peace, day to day ongoings and safety.
Residents should be processing their complaints to their current Mayor and Law Enforcement.
Upon receiving reports, Law Enforcement will conduct investigations to gather evidence to provide to the Mayor and assess the severity of the alleged crimes. This can be in the form of;
Witness Statements
Physical Evidence
Report Records
Together, both the Mayor and Board of Law Commission will determine whether the individual(s) are causing enough issues to be deemed “Outlaws”.
It is the responsibility of the mayor to ensure the residents are aware off all current Outlaws and their successful appeals.
Outlaws have the right to appeal directly to the Mayor of the town they are outlawed in. The Mayor will be given the opportunity to review and reconsider their outlaw status if necessary. This can be for multiple reasons;
A new Mayor has recently taken over the Mayoral Position and the individual(s) were deemed an Outlaw by the previous Mayor.
The Outlaw feels that a mistake was made and wishes to appeal.
The Outlaw feels that they have changed, and wish to turn a new leaf.
Being an Outlaw isn’t all fun and games. There will be lawful consequences to actions.
You will receive double the sentence if you are caught committing crime in the town (within the dotted lines of the map) you are outlawed in. (This only applies to Time Served NOT Fines).
Increased allowance on the use of judgement calls by the law. Law will be more inclined to believe the word of a civilian than an Outlaw. Example:
If an Outlaw causes a shootout in town against a civilian, and the Civilian says the Outlaw started it. The police will believe the Civilian. You surrender ALL credibility with this Status.
Outlaws will no longer be allowed to cast votes at mayoral elections.
Prohibited Actions: Any individual officially declared an outlaw by the Mayor’s Office and the Board of Commissioners is prohibited from:
Remaining within the town limits.
Entering the town limits after being notified of their outlaw status.
Penalties for Violations: Violators are subject to the following penalties: Imprisonment: Up to 20 months for initial offenses, stackable for repeated violations, with no maximum cap on total sentence duration. Fines: $5,000 per offense. Additional Charges: Penalties will be applied in conjunction with any other crimes committed during the violation of this Act.
Outlaws may NO LONGER frequent the town they are Outlawed in. The Law has the right to remove them from town, peacefully or upon arrest. If an Outlaw is found within town limits, they should be charged with the OUTLAW ORDIANCE ACT.
Outlaws may not use employment as an excuse to frequent town. However this does not give the Mayor the ability to terminate their Employment.
Outlaws will still be allowed to expunge their records, however this will not terminate their Outlaw status.