Bill: In Voting Leave Me Alone - Act

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Author: Tracy Music MP
Sponsor: N/A
Type: Act of Parliament

A BILL​

TO​

Establish Restraining Orders in Azalea Isles

Preamble​

Whereas every resident of Azalea Isles should have the ability to seek protection from harassment, intimidation, or unwanted contact; and
Whereas the Judiciary should have the authority to issue reasonable protective orders through a fair and impartial judicial process to preserve public safety and roleplay; Therefore, Parliament enacts this legislation to establish a system of restraining orders within Azalea Isles.

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1. Establishment of Restraining Orders​

(a) A Restraining Order may be issued by the court to protect an individual from unwanted contact or harassment.
(i) All Restraining Orders must be approved by a Judge or other judicial officer authorized by the Courts.
(ii) The Court may deny any application that lacks sufficient justification.
(iii) Orders shall not apply while participating in official server events or while at spawn.
(b) Restraining Orders shall only be requested in good faith for the purpose of personal safety and preventing harassment (including repeated threats, intimidation, stalking, or other unwanted conduct).
(i) Filing a knowingly false, misleading, or frivolous application is prohibited.
(ii) A Restraining Order shall not be used to:

• Avoid criminal investigations or arrest.
• Prevent another player from accessing public areas.
• Gain an unfair competitive or economic advantage.
• Interfere with another player's employment or government duties.
• Harass or retaliate against another player.

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2. Conditions of a Restraining Order​

(a) A person subject to a Restraining Order shall not:
(i) Intentionally contact the protected person by any means.
(ii) Come within 5 blocks of the protected person unless required by law enforcement or otherwise authorized by the Court.
(iii) Encourage another individual to contact or harass the protected person on their behalf.
(b) A person protected by a Restraining Order shall not:
(i) Intentionally contact the restrained person by any means.
(ii) Come within 5 blocks of the restrained person unless required by law enforcement or otherwise authorized by the Court.
(iii) Encourage another individual to contact or harass the restrained person on their behalf.
(c) No violation shall occur when contact is accidental or unavoidable, provided the restrained party immediately leaves the area and makes a reasonable effort to avoid further contact.

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3. Violations​

(a) Any person who knowingly violates a valid Restraining Order shall be guilty of the offense of Violation of a Restraining Order.

(i) Upon conviction, the offender shall be sentenced to:

• Ten (10) minutes of jail time; and
• A fine of $5,000.

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4. Administration​

(a) The Judiciary shall maintain records of all active Restraining Orders.
(i) Restraining Orders may be modified, renewed, or revoked only by the Court or upon the request of the protected individual and approval of the Court.
(ii) Restraining Orders shall remain in effect for a maximum of one (1) week, unless renewed by the Court.
(iii) Applications, orders, and judicial decisions regarding Restraining Orders shall be maintained by the Judiciary for future reference.
(iv) Any party affected by a decision regarding a Restraining Order may appeal that decision in accordance with the Court's appellate procedures.

Enactment: This Act comes into force immediately upon passage.