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In cases where the student is a dependent minor, unless the minor is a verified emancipated minor, the student’s parent or legal guardian, must be present during any Standards of Student Conduct proceedings and shall receive a copy of all notifications from the District to the student.
Retaliation
Any attempt by a student to penalize, intimidate, or retaliate in any way against a person who makes a report of or who is otherwise involved in reporting, an investigation of, or a hearing for alleged violations of the District’s policies, including the standards of student conduct policy, is prohibited. Students who believe that they have been retaliated against for making a complaint/report or for cooperating in an investigation or hearing should immediately contact the Office of Student Affairs. Any student who retaliates against a person who has cooperated in an investigation and/or hearing is in violation of District policy and will be subject to disciplinary action.
Role of Legal Counsel
If the student wishes to be accompanied by an attorney, licensed to practice in California, the request must be made in writing at least five (5) instructional days prior to the meeting and/or hearing to the Office of Student Affairs. The request shall include, a retention letter from the attorney confirming that he/she has been retained by the student so that the necessary arrangements can be made for a District attorney to be present at the meeting and/or hearing, if needed. The attorney's retention letter shall include the attorney's state bar number and a telephone number. The attorney’s role is to provide legal counsel to the student and the attorney may not, in any way, disrupt, interfere, or present their respective client’s case within the meeting or hearing process. Any violation of this section shall result in the removal of the attorney.
If the student pursues the option to be accompanied by an attorney for a Student Conduct Hearing, the student may not return to class until the hearing is conducted and the Conduct Panel renders a decision.
The Dean of Student Affairs and/or the Student Conduct Hearing Panel may request legal assistance through the Office of the Superintendent/President of Chaffey College for a District attorney to be present as needed. Any legal advisor provided to the Dean of Student Affairs and/or the Student Conduct Hearing Panel may sit in an advisory capacity to provide legal counsel but shall not speak on behalf of the Dean of Student Affairs or be a member of the Hearing Panel nor vote within it.
Special Request/Accommodations – Student with Disabilities
Any special requests and/or accommodations by a student (for example, sign language, the use of assistive technology, service animals, and other accommodations approved by the Disability Programs and Services office) require approval by the Office of Student Affairs or designee. Such requests must be made to the Office of Student Affairs at least five (5) instructional days prior to their scheduled meeting and/or hearing. Special requests and/or accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis and will be closely coordinated with Disability Programs and Services office.
Students have the option to bring a person(s) of their choice as support for them during a meeting and/or hearing. The proceedings will still be held between the Dean or Hearing Panel and the student. The person(s) may not speak on the student’s behalf.
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