WAC 132S-40-390   Interim restriction and suspension procedures.  (1) Initiation of interim restriction and suspension procedures. If there is cause to believe that a student or student organization poses an imminent threat to him/herself, itself, to others, or to property, immediate action may be taken pending an investigation by the CSSO. The CSSO may take one or more of the following interim actions:

     (a) Interim restrictions. A student may be restricted from college-owned or operated facilities and/or events.

     (b) Interim suspension. A student may be suspended pending investigation, action, or prosecution.

     (2) Permission to enter or remain on campus. During the period of interim restriction or suspension, the student will not enter the campus of the college or any facility under the operation of the college other than to meet with the CSSO or to attend the hearing. However, the CSSO may grant the student special permission to enter the campus for the express purpose of meeting with faculty, staff, or students in preparation for the hearing.

     (3) Notice of interim restriction and suspension proceedings. If the CSSO finds it necessary to exercise the authority to evoke interim restriction or suspension, he/she will give the student notice, orally or in writing, stating:

     (a) The time, date, place and nature of the alleged misconduct.

     (b) The evidence in support of the charge(s).

     (c) The corrective action or punishment which may be imposed against the student.

     (d) The possibility that anything the student says to the CSSO may be used against the student.

     (e) The student's right to either accept the disciplinary action or, within three instructional days following receipt of the above notification, file at the office of the CSSO a written request for a hearing by the SCB. If the request is not filed within the prescribed time, it will be deemed as waived.

     (4) Hearing. The hearing will be accomplished according to the procedures set forth in this document and no later than ten instructional days after the action is taken. Failure by the student to appear at the SCB hearing will result in the CSSO suspending the student from the college.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 06-19-006, § 132S-40-390, filed 9/7/06, effective 10/8/06.]