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Laws & Code of Mamonovia
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The Code of Laws of Mamonovia
Open the complete Google document, including all 11 titles and Appendices A–D. Revisions made to that document are available at the same link.
View the live Code of LawsOpens Google Docs in a new tab. Use the live document for the latest wording. The summaries on this site are based on the September 23, 2026 copy and do not update automatically.
Which rules take priority?
- CAHEB Student Code of Conduct, district and school policy, and CAHEB staff directions.
- The Six Classroom Rules.
- Orders of the Judge.
- The Code of Laws.
- Filed HOA rules, contracts, and agreements.
Order of authority: M.C. § 1.1.3. Penalties are limited to the classroom simulation and cannot affect grades (§ 1.1.5). Referral matters go to the teacher and administration (§ 1.1.6).
Know your rights
- Citizens are presumed innocent. Criminal guilt requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt (§ 1.4.1).
- A citizen may remain silent; silence is never evidence of guilt (§ 1.4.3).
- Citizens have rights to written notice, a hearing, evidence, and counsel (§§ 1.4.2–1.4.6).
- Officers and officials may not search belongings, desks, papers, or devices (§ 1.4.11).
- A judgment may be challenged through the Code’s reconsideration process (§ 1.4.14; § 5.10.1).
Find your topic
Title 1 — General Provisions
Authority, definitions, how to read the Code, and citizen rights.
Study focus: Explain the order of authority, the meaning of a class day, and why silence is not evidence of guilt.
Start with M.C. § 1.1.3; read the complete title in the live Code linked above.
Title 2 — Government and Officials
The Judge, Clerk, police, DA, Public Defender, private attorneys, and official ethics.
Study focus: Distinguish each role, identify conflicts of interest, and explain attorney licensing and client duties.
Start with M.C. § 2.6.1; read the complete title in the live Code linked above.
Title 3 — Penal Code
Offense classifications, general principles, prohibited conduct, and defenses.
Study focus: For a charge, locate the section, identify every element, check its class, and consider applicable defenses.
Start with M.C. § 3.1.1; read the complete title in the live Code linked above.
Title 4 — Penalties and Sentencing
Base fines, sanctions, sentencing, payment, restitution, and relief.
Study focus: Distinguish a fine from restitution and a sanction; use the correct classification and authorized range.
Start with M.C. § 4.1.1; read the complete title in the live Code linked above.
Title 5 — Criminal Procedure
Citations, DA review, responses, discovery, pleas, trial, judgment, and reconsideration.
Study focus: Follow a case from citation to judgment and identify the deadline and decision-maker at each step.
Start with M.C. § 5.1.1; read the complete title in the live Code linked above.
Title 6 — Contracts
Formation, written terms, signatures, witnesses, notarization, breach, and remedies.
Study focus: Identify required contract contents, when writing and notarization are required, and who may witness.
Start with M.C. § 6.2.3; read the complete title in the live Code linked above.
Title 7 — Property and Housing
Deeds, sales, co-ownership, HOAs, rental agreements, and property disputes.
Study focus: Explain why a deed matters and distinguish an owner’s rights from a tenant’s rights.
Start with M.C. § 7.2.1; read the complete title in the live Code linked above.
Title 8 — Business and Commerce
Registration, licensing, business types, operating rules, consumer protection, and employment.
Study focus: Explain the approval process and distinguish sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
Start with M.C. § 8.1.1; read the complete title in the live Code linked above.
Title 9 — Civil Procedure
Civil claims, service, answers, mediation, trial, judgment, and collection.
Study focus: Prepare a complete civil claim and explain how its burden of proof differs from a criminal case.
Start with M.C. § 9.2.1; read the complete title in the live Code linked above.
Title 10 — Notaries and Public Records
Notary requirements, certificates, logs, ethics, and access to records.
Study focus: Identify when a notary must refuse and distinguish a public registry index from private contract contents.
Start with M.C. § 10.2.1; read the complete title in the live Code linked above.
Title 11 — Amendments, Emergency Powers, and Effect
Judicial amendments, citizen petitions, suspension, and transition rules.
Study focus: Explain how rules change and how suspended operations affect deadlines.
Start with M.C. § 11.1.1; read the complete title in the live Code linked above.
Criminal or civil?
| Question | Criminal case | Civil case |
|---|---|---|
| Who brings it? | The People of Mamonovia, through the DA | A citizen, business, or HOA bringing a recognized claim |
| What must be proved? | Every element beyond a reasonable doubt | Each part of the claim by a preponderance of the evidence |
| Where to read | Title 5; § 2.4.4 | Title 9 |
| Trial time per side | Infraction: 3 minutes; misdemeanor: 5; felony: 8 | 4 minutes |
| Time extensions | The Judge may extend for good cause (§ 5.7.2) | See the civil trial rules in § 9.4.1 |
Base fines
| Offense class | Base fine |
|---|---|
| Class C Infraction | $10 |
| Class B Infraction | $20 |
| Class A Infraction | $35 |
| Class B Misdemeanor | $50 |
| Class A Misdemeanor | $75 |
| Class B Felony | $150 |
| Class A Felony | $250 |
These are base fines, not a complete sentencing chart. Read Title 4 for adjustments, sanctions, restitution, payment, and record retention. The Judge may revise amounts by order (§ 1.3.8).
Count deadlines correctly
“Days” means class days unless the Code says ClassBank Days or Court Days. The event date is day zero. A deadline on a day the class does not meet moves to the next class day (§ 1.3.4). Deadlines pause while the relevant operation is suspended (§ 11.3.3).