WAC 132K-125-210   Initiation of proceedings.  (1) Any member of the Pierce College community may file charges against any students for violation of provisions of this code. Charges shall be prepared in writing and directed to the judicial advisor responsible for the administration of the Pierce College judicial system. Any charges should be submitted as soon as reasonably possible after the event takes place, preferably within five academic days.

     (2) All disciplinary proceedings will be initiated by the executive dean of student services. The student may be placed on suspension pending commencement of disciplinary action, pursuant to the conditions set forth in WAC 132K-125-230.

     (3) Any student charged by the judicial advisor with a violation of any provision of this code will be so informed by regular United States mail or by personal service of the charges and of the time, date (not less than five nor more than fifteen business days after the student has been notified), and place of a conference between the judicial advisor and the student. The notice shall be sent to the student's last known address shown on college records.

     (4) A student may be advised and represented at the student's own expense by counsel or personal advisor.

     (5) After a review of the evidence and interview the student(s) involved in the case, the judicial advisor may take any of the following actions:

     (a) Terminate the proceeding exonerating the student or students;

     (b) Dismiss the case;

     (c) Impose verbal warning to the student directly, not subject to the student's right of appeal as provided in this code;

     (d) Impose additional sanctions of reprimand, probation, suspension or expulsion, subject to the student's right of appeal as provided in this code; or

     (e) Refer the matter to the college disciplinary committee for a recommendation as to appropriate action.

     (6) The student will be notified in writing of the determination made by the judicial advisor within ten business days of the proceeding. The student will also be notified of his or her right to appeal pursuant to WAC 132K-125-220.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 128B.50.140(13) [28B.50.140(13)]. 99-10-046, § 132K-125-210, filed 4/30/99, effective 5/31/99.]