Rights of Parties
After the filing of a formal complaint, the Complainant and Respondent, have the right to:
- Written notice of date, time, location, participants and purpose of all hearings, investigative interviews, or other meetings related to this procedure.
- A Process Advisor of their choosing who can be, but is not required to be an attorney, accompany them to any hearings, investigative interviews, or other meetings related to this procedure.
- Inspect and review evidence obtained as part of the investigation that is directly related to the allegations raised in a formal complaint.
- Equal opportunity for the Parties to present witnesses, including fact and expert witnesses, and other inculpatory and exculpatory evidence to the investigator and at the hearing.
- Confidentiality of any records that are made or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professional in connection with the provision of treatment to the Complainant or Respondent, unless the Complainant or Respondent provides voluntary, written consent for their use.
- Access to process counseling and supportive services promptly after a disclosure is made and/or a formal complaint is filed.
- Regarding the Respondent, no disciplinary remedies or sanctions being taken until there is a finding of responsibility after the completion of these procedures. This does not preclude the University from taking separate interim measures related to campus safety as described herein.