Criminal Law

1. Foundation Staff may contest any appealable action, being penalties or discipline affecting their status or disciplinary record.

   • Departmental discipline may only be designated unappealable by the Overseer.

   • Foundation-wide discipline may be deemed unappealable by a vote of the collective O5 Council, the Chairman, or the Administrator.

2. All appeals will be directed through the ticket system of the issuing department. These appeals must outline the details of their case and arguments in favor of their appeal.

   • All correspondence regarding the appeal must be within this ticket. 

3. A reviewer designated by the department's policy will address and review the appeal, probing the case and inquiring the appellant as necessary to have a full understanding of the case which allows them to make an informed decision.

4. All appeals must be filed within 14-days from the date the appellant was notified of the action.

5. The Audit & Accountability Committee is responsible for supervising appellate reviews and outcomes, ensuring compliance with these laws and proper application of relevant rules and regulations. The Audit & Accountability Committee will also receive any reports pertaining to appellant rights violations, or unfair and clearly erroneous decisions.

   • Irregularities may be remedied with recommendations, or referrals for misconduct, to the relevant director or overseer. All secondary decisions remain solely with the relevant director or overseer, or the O5 Council collectively if necessary.

Anyone who appeals assumes these rights:

• to a fair and unbiased reviewer.

• to fair and consistent application of relevant rules and regulations.

• to all evidence and documentation relevant to their case, as required by the REAL Act.

• to have the opportunity to argue against all claims and charges against them.

• to a timely decision as is reasonable based on the circumstances of the case.

• to a written decision by the reviewer detailing the merits and regulations backing the outcome.

• to report any infringement of these rights to the Audit & Accountability Committee.