Marine Law

Note: The Commander of the USS Sulaco and its Officers are not above marine law or code of conduct. Current laws apply to all personnel, save for military officials from High Command or diplomatically immune Weyland-Yutani executives, unless stated otherwise.

Marine Arrest Procedure

Compliant/Non-aggressive suspect who is not resisting:

1. Verbally inform the suspect you are going to take them into custody and the charge.
2. Order the suspect to the ground.
3. Handcuff the suspect.
4. Inform the suspect of the expected duration they will be in the brig.

Belligerent, aggressive or non-compliant suspect:

1. Prepare your preferred method of neutralizing resistance (Taser, Stun-Revolver, Stun-baton).
2. Apply preferred method until suspect is no longer resisting.
3. Secure the Suspect.
4. Inform them of the charge and duration of their sentence (don't forget to add resisting arrest).

Brig Processing Procedure

1. Begin the timer the moment the prisoner is in the cell
2. Remove necessary items from the suspect
   1. If the suspect is being held for 30 or less minutes for a non-violent offense, remove their backpack, belt, armor (head and chest), and any tools that may be used for escape. Do NOT strip them of their radio, jumpsuit, or boots.
   2. If the suspect is being held for more than 30 minutes, for a violent offense, or are a past escape risk fully strip them and have them wear the orange prisoner suit. They may keep their radio unless they abuse it while in the cell (such as trying to escape, or screaming over it).
3. Buckle-cuff the suspect to the bed
4. Flash the suspect and immediately remove their handcuffs
5. Recover your handcuffs and leave the cell.
6. For the duration that there are prisoners, there must be at least one MP in Security at ALL TIMES (except in emergency situations)

Prisoner Rights

The following is a list of rights prisoners have. With the noted exceptions, these rights CAN NOT BE DENIED.

1. Medical Treatment on Request (officer may decide if this counts against the time to be served)
2. Access to a radio (may be denied if the prisoner is abusing it)
3. To appeal with the Commander (or a representative he sends) in a timely manner about his case one time (commander may deny this depending on the situation)
4. Protection from threats (the duty of the MP is to ensure that the prisoner is safe and unharmed during confinement).

Execution Procedures

“The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword. If you would take a man's life, you owe it to him to look into his eyes and hear his final words. And if you cannot bear to do that, then perhaps the man does not deserve to die.”
Executions are authorized for crimes with execution as the maximum punishment. Additionally, if the maximum amount of time to be served is greater than 1 hour, the commander can authorize an execution if they believe that the prisoner will re-offend or is/will be a danger to the crew or ship.

Only the commander (or acting commander) may authorize executions. If they decide an execution is necessary the follow procedure must be followed:

1. The commander must make a ship-wide announcement from the bridge, informing the crew of the intent to execute and why
2. The commander must declare the method of execution used from the following:
   1. Lethal Injection (30u chloral hydrate or other chemical)
   2. Firing Squad (commander may pick the marines)
   3. Airlock Decompression (ejected out the airlock at the rear of the ship)
3. The commander MUST be present at the execution.
4. The condemned MUST be given a chance to give any final words.

Current marine laws

Sentence	Description	Max Punishment
Insubordination	Failing to follow a legitimate order from a superior.	5 minutes
Damage to Government Property	Damaging the ship or making unauthorized modifications to it during peacetime.	5 minutes
Trespassing	Unauthorized access of an area restricted by Command personnel or an area which a person does not have access to.	10 minutes.
Contraband	To retain possession of, distribute, or use contraband items, including drugs and non-standard Nanotrasen issued equipment.	10 minutes, confiscation of contraband items.
Theft	To retain possession of items belonging to another marine.	10 minutes.
Assault	To threaten or use physical force against someone without intent to kill.	15 minutes.
Neglect of duty	Failure to perform their role to an acceptable standard. For example, a Commander failing to properly organize and ensure his personnel are given orders.	Demotion/removal of command Up to 25 minutes
Assault with a deadly weapon	To enact physical force against someone with a lethal weapon, such as a sidearm, blade, or rifle.	Demotion/removal of command 30 minutes
Manslaughter	To be the cause of another person's death without malicious intent.	Demotion/removal of command Up to 45 minutes
Murder or Unauthorized Execution	To attempt or succeed in the attempts of killing someone with malicious intent. Executions are only authorized with permission from and in the presence of the acting Commander.	Execution or permanent detention
Mutiny	To attempt or succeed at overpowering or overthrowing a commanding officer.	Execution or permanent detention
Terrorist Collaboration	To act as an enemy to the corporation or engage in acts that attempt to hurt or endanger the corporation.	Execution or permanent detention
Sexual assault	To attempt to or succeed in the acts of assaulting another person sexually, including rape.	Execution or permanent detention.

Military Officers and military law enforcement agents are expected to use their best discretion when applying sentences and apprehending those who violate the above laws. Failure to do so will result in immediate contract termination at the discretion of Central Command military officials.