Purpose

The University Judiciary Committee is the student government body charged with the authority to investigate and review alleged violations of the 12 Standards of Conduct. The UJC also seeks to maintain and promote a community of respect, safety, and freedom.

History

The University Judiciary Committee was by the Board of Visitors in 1955. In 1970, the Board of Visitors adopted the original standards of conduct which were revised in 2005.

Standards of Conduct:

1. Physical or sexual assault of any person on University-owned or leased property, at any University sanctioned function, at the permanent or temporary local residence of a University student, faculty member, employee, or visitor, or in the city of Charlottesville or Albemarle County.

2. Conduct which intentionally or recklessly threatens the health or safety of any person on University-owned or leased property, at a University sanctioned function, at the permanent or temporary local residence of a University student, faculty member, employee or visitor, or in the city of Charlottesville or Albemarle County.

3. Unauthorized entry into or occupation of University facilities which are locked, closed to student activities or otherwise restricted as to use.

4. Intentional disruption or obstruction of teaching, research, administration, disciplinary procedures, other University activities, or activities authorized to take place on University property.

5. Unlawfully blocking or impeding normal pedestrian or vehicular traffic on or adjacent to University property.

6. Violation of University policies or regulations referenced in The Record, including policies concerning residence and the use of University facilities.

7. Alteration, fabrication, or misuse of, or obtaining unauthorized access to University identification cards, other documents, or computer files or systems.

8. Disorderly conduct on University-owned or leased property or at a University-sanctioned function. Disorderly conduct is defined to include but is not limited to acts that breach the peace, are lewd, indecent, or obscene, and that are not constitutionally protected speech.

9. Substantial damage to University-owned or leased property or to any property in the city of Charlottesville or Albemarle County or to property of a University student, employee, faculty member, or visitor, occurring on University-owned or leased property or at the permanent or temporary local residence of any student, faculty member, employee or visitor.

10. Any violation of Federal, State, or local law, if such directly affects the University's pursuit of its proper educational purposes and only to the extent such violations are not covered by other Standards of Conduct and only where a specific provision of a statute or ordinance is charged in the complaint.

11. Intentional, reckless, or negligent conduct which obstructs the operations of the Honor or

Judiciary Committee, or conduct that violates their rules of confidentiality.

12. Failure to comply with directions of University officials acting under provisions 1-11 set above.

This shall include failure to give identity in situations concerning alleged violations of sections 1-11.

TRIAL PROCEDURES

The University Judiciary Committee conducts two proceedings in one sitting; a TRIAL FOR GUILT and a TRIAL FOR SANCTION.

Trial for Guilt

The TRIAL FOR GUILT comes first and focuses on whether the behavior alleged both took place and violated the Standards of Conduct that were alleged. Only information relevant to this is allowed. If the accused is found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt by at least four of the five judges on the trial panel, the trial proceeds to a TRIAL FOR SANCTION.

Trial for Sanction

The TRIAL FOR SANCTION immediately follows the TRIAL FOR GUILT and focuses on the crafting a sanction appropriate to the violation of the Standard of Conduct. In the end the five member trial panel deliberates without any other parties in the room. An accused student's sanction can be anything from an oral admonition to a suspension or expulsion from the University.

Participants

Judges - There are 5 judges that comprise the trial panel.

Counselors - Counselors serve as the oral advocates for both the accused and complainant in trial.

Investigators - Investigators create an unbiased and documented account of when the alleged violation of the Standard of Conduct took place.

Educator - Educators inform the participants of the particulars of the University Judiciary Committee.

Complainant - The complainant is the person(s) alleging the violations.

Accused - The accused is the student who has allegedly violated the standards of conduct.

Location 4th Floor, Newcomb Hall, www.uvaujc.com

Anyone can file a complaint. There is a 45 day statute of limitations; to be valid, a case must be filed within 45 calendar days of the date the complainant knew or should have known the identity of the accused.