WAC 132K-126-230   Violation of law and college discipline.  (1) College disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against a student charged with violation of a law that is also a violation of the code of conduct. This would apply if both violations result from the same factual situation, without regard to pending civil litigation in court, or criminal arrest and prosecution. Proceedings under the code of conduct may be carried out prior to, simultaneously with, or following civil or criminal proceedings.

     (2) When a student is charged by federal, state, or local authorities with a violation of law, the college may advise off-campus authorities of the existence of the code of conduct and of how such matters shall be handled internally within the college community. The college shall cooperate fully with law enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of criminal law on campus and in the conditions imposed by criminal courts for the rehabilitation of student violators. Individual members of the Pierce College community acting in their personal capacities remain free to interact with government representatives as they deem appropriate.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140(13). 09-06-001, § 132K-126-230, filed 2/18/09, effective 3/21/09.]