Reports from other teams and a subsequent investigation found that the Law were in violation of the league's operations manual and guidelines pertaining to uploading video in a timely manner.

When asked about the decision, commissioner Ricky Bertz stated, "While this situation was unfortunate and no one in the CIF including the Dodge City Law wanted this to be the final outcome, the board of directors decided that this was what was best for the league given the circumstances and how they related to all team members involved.

"[4] Ultimately, the team finished with a loss to the Duke City Gladiators in Albuquerque, and a record of 7–5 after the penalty but still made the playoffs.

After the season ended, it was reported that the owners, Sean and Joi Ponder, owed refunds to several ticket holders for the first round playoff game that was originally scheduled to be in Dodge City prior to receiving the league penalty.

[7] According to new head coach Richard Davis, the new Law team is owned by Oklahoma City business man Craig Tirey.

[10] Note: The Finish, Wins, Losses, and Ties columns list regular season results and exclude any postseason play.