Washington Administrative Code
Title 516 - Western Washington University
Chapter 516-21 - Student conduct code
Section 516-21-195 - Notification of criminal arrest

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 516-21-195

Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024

Failure by the student to notify the office of student life of any off-campus felony arrest, or when the arrest is for an offense that is violent, weapons-related, involves kidnapping, or requires that the student register as a sex offender by any legal authority within the U.S., within five calendar days of release from custody is a violation of the code. The university may send a letter to the student requiring that they make an appointment for an interview. During this interview, the dean of students or their designee shall discuss with the student:

(1) The facts involved in the student's arrest;

(2) The student's obligation to keep the university informed of the progress of any criminal charge(s);

(3) The student's obligation to advise the university of the final disposition of any criminal charge(s); and

(4) Whether the behavior falls under jurisdiction of the student code.

The university will cooperate with law enforcement and other agencies administering a corrective or rehabilitative program for the student. See also POL-U5620.02 Notifying Campus Community About Sex and Kidnapping Offenders.

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