What happens at a formal adjudication?
The investigating committee acts as the prosecution for the case. A judicial panel of three Honor Board members (students) and two faculty members is convened to hear the evidence. The student-defendant can (but does not have to) present a defense. They can be represented if they wish, and can request that the hearing be open to the public. The hearing usually lasts a few hours, and the judicial panel hands down a decision, including sanctions if appropriate, soon thereafter.
