If the violation also involves an alleged crime, can I be prosecuted criminally AND also be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs?
Yes. This does not constitute double jeopardy. Students have a separate relationship to the University that is different from their responsibilities as citizens. Similarly, if an employee steals from his/her employer, he can be fired as well as prosecuted for embezzlement. Essentially, what happens at the university and what happens with the criminal justice system are two separate, but concurrent processes.
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- If the violation also involves an alleged crime, can I be prosecuted criminally AND also be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs?
- How will the Office of Judicial Affairs and Academic Integrity contact the student regarding an alleged violation?
