§7.3 - Code of Conduct for Armed Personnel

(a) This Code of Conduct shall apply to all armed personnel within Rivermarch, including members of the Volunteer Guard, militia forces, peace officers, and any persons commissioned by the Warden or Council for the purposes of defense or law enforcement.

(b) The purpose of this Code is to ensure discipline, integrity, lawful behavior, respect for civic rights, and the maintenance of public trust in Rivermarch’s armed forces.

§7.3.2 - Duties and Responsibilities

(a) Armed personnel shall:

(i) Uphold the Codex, lawful Council orders, and tribunal judgments without bias or personal interest;
(ii) Protect citizens, property, magical stability, and the sovereignty of Rivermarch;
(iii) Act with discipline, honor, and integrity in all assigned duties;
(iv) Report breaches of law, misconduct, or magical threats promptly to superior officers or the tribunal.

(b) Personnel are obligated to intervene immediately when witnessing unlawful acts, abuses of authority, or undue magical coercion by fellow armed personnel.

§7.3.3 - Prohibited Conduct

(a) Armed personnel shall strictly avoid:

(i) Abuse of authority, including unlawful detention, harassment, or arbitrary use of force;
(ii) Magical coercion, enchantment, or unauthorized surveillance of civilians or allies;
(iii) Acceptance of bribes, gifts, or favors intended to influence official actions;
(iv) Willful neglect or dereliction of assigned duties;
(v) Participation in unlawful trade, contraband transport, or exploitation of position for personal gain;
(vi) Excessive violence, torture, or cruelty against detainees or prisoners, including individuals assigned to penal labor at Garven Tillerson’s work farm.

§7.3.4 - Use of Force and Magical Means

(a) Force, mundane or magical, may only be employed when necessary and proportionate to the threat, subject to immediate reporting and post-action review by the Warden or tribunal.

(b) Lethal force shall be permissible only:

(i) In defense of oneself or others from imminent threat of death or severe harm;
(ii) When explicitly authorized by tribunal order or mobilization directive against confirmed threats to the realm.

(c) Magical restraints, bindings, or enchantments may be used only under lawful authorization or exigent circumstances involving immediate magical or extraplanar threat.

§7.3.5 - Conduct Toward Detainees and Prisoners

(a) All detained individuals, including criminals serving sentences of hard labor, shall be treated humanely, provided necessary sustenance, medical care, and magical oversight, and protected from abuse or neglect.

(b) Detention, imprisonment, or forced labor assignment shall strictly adhere to tribunal sentencing terms or lawful directives from the Warden.

(c) Violations of detainee rights shall result in immediate investigation, disciplinary action, and possible criminal prosecution under §4.1.

§7.3.6 - Accountability and Enforcement

(a) Violations of this Code shall result in disciplinary proceedings, including suspension, dismissal, tribunal prosecution, or imprisonment as appropriate to the severity of offense.

(b) All complaints or allegations of misconduct shall be investigated promptly and transparently by a tribunal-appointed oversight committee or the Office of the Magister.

(c) A quarterly Conduct and Discipline Report shall be submitted to the Council by the Warden, detailing incidents, actions taken, and status of personnel compliance.

§7.3.7 - Training and Education

(a) Regular training and education on this Code, including civics, lawful use of force, magical ethics, and planar security, shall be mandatory for all armed personnel.

(b) Training effectiveness shall be monitored through assessments and reviewed annually by the Council, with adjustments implemented as necessary.