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G. Evidence
1.
The Court shall consider only evidence presented at
the hearing. Irrelevant, immaterial, or unduly
repetitious evidence shall be excluded.
2.
Signed affidavits (written statements) shall be
admissible if a witness has a legitimate reason he/she
cannot appear. In this case, the Court cannot
question the witness. The Court will place the highest
value on direct examination of all witnesses.
Accordingly, it is in the interest of all parties to ensure
that their witnesses are present. Affidavits must be
submitted no later than three days prior to the
hearing. Affidavit forms may be requested from the
Dean of Student Services.
H. Orders of Proceedings
1.
The Chief Justice will explain the order of proceedings
and answer questions regarding that order.
2.
The Chief Justice will read the statement regarding
truthful testimony to all parties in the hearing.
Afterwards, witnesses will wait outside the hearing
room.
3.
The accuser presents the charge. (In a three minute
statement)
4.
The accused answers the charge. (In a three minute
statement)
5.
The Court may question the accuser and accused at
any time during the hearing.
6.
The accuser presents relevant evidence and witnesses.
7.
The accused may question the accuser and the
accuser’s witnesses.
8.
The Court may question those witnesses.
9.
The accused presents relevant evidence and
witnesses.
10.
The accuser may question the accused and his/her
witnesses of the accused witnesses.
11.
The Court may question witnesses.
12.
The Court may summon additional witnesses relevant
to the case.
13.
First the accuser and then the accused may question
the Court’s witnesses.
14.
Any witnesses may be recalled for further questioning
by any participants.
15.
The accuser presents a final statement.
16.
The accused presents a final statement.
17.
The Court deliberates.
I.
Deliberations of the College Court
1.
The deliberations of the College Court shall be closed
to all except Court members.
2.
Decision of the Court shall be based on a majority
vote.
