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U niversity J udiciary C ommittee

U niversity J udiciary C ommittee. An Introduction Law School Orientation, 2003. Purpose and Derivation of Authority:.

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U niversity J udiciary C ommittee

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  1. University JudiciaryCommittee An Introduction Law School Orientation, 2003

  2. Purpose and Derivation of Authority: “The Judiciary Committee, acting under the authority delegated to it by the student body and the President of the University, shall uphold and promote those principles of civility and self-discipline that are appropriate to the conduct of an academic community.” Article I, UJC Constitution “The Judiciary Committee shall investigate and hear complaints of student misconduct, as defined in the Standards of Conduct. . .” Article II, UJC Constitution

  3. How is the UJC different from Honor? • The Honor Committee deals solely with cases of lying, cheating, and stealing, while UJC adjudicates cases involving violations of the Standards of Conduct • A guilty honor verdict results in a single sanction of expulsion, while UJC can impose any sanction ranging from oral admonition to expulsion

  4. Fast Facts about the UJC system: • The UJC is authorized to investigate and adjudicate alleged violations of the University’s Standards of Conduct, which were adopted by the Board of Visitors in 1970 and revised in 2001.

  5. Fast Facts about the UJC system: • The UJC is authorized to investigate and adjudicate alleged violations of the University’s Standards of Conduct, which were adopted by the Board of Visitors in 1970 and revised in 2001. • The UJC is entirely student run. • The UJC consists of 21 student Representatives, elected from the 10 schools of the University.

  6. Fast Facts about the UJC system: • The UJC is authorized to investigate and adjudicate alleged violations of the University’s Standards of Conduct, which were adopted by the Board of Visitors in 1970 and revised in 2001. • The UJC is entirely student run. • The UJC consists of 21 student Representatives, elected from the 10 schools of the University. • Representatives serve as judges during UJC trials. Each trial panel consists of 5 Representative judges.

  7. Fast Facts about the UJC system: • The UJC is authorized to investigate and adjudicate alleged violations of the University’s Standards of Conduct, which were adopted by the Board of Visitors in 1970 and revised in 2001. • The UJC is entirely student run. • The UJC consists of 21 student Representatives, elected from the 10 schools of the University. • Representatives serve as judges during UJC trials. Each trial panel consists of 5 Representative judges. • Students also serve as investigators, counselors for both the complainant and the accused, and educators of the student body.

  8. Fast Facts about the UJC system: • The UJC is authorized to investigate and adjudicate alleged violations of the University’s Standards of Conduct, which were adopted by the Board of Visitors in 1970 and revised in 2001. • The UJC is entirely student run. • The UJC consists of 21 student Representatives, elected from the 10 schools of the University. • Representatives serve as judges during UJC trials. Each trial panel consists of 5 Representative judges. • Students also serve as investigators, counselors for both the complainant and the accused, and educators of the student body. • There is a Statute of Limitations-- A complaint must be filed with the UJC within 45 calendar days of the day upon which the complainant knew or should have known the identity of the violator.

  9. Fast Facts about the UJC system: • UJC trials are separated into a trial for guilt and a trial for sanction.

  10. Fast Facts about the UJC system: • UJC trials are separated into a trial for guilt and a trial for sanction. • In order to render a guilty verdict, 2/3 of the trial panel must agree that the complainant has demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt that the conduct of the accused constitutes a violation of the Standards of Conduct.

  11. Fast Facts about the UJC system: • UJC trials are separated into a trial for guilt and a trial for sanction. • In order to render a guilty verdict, 2/3 of the trial panel must agree that the complainant has demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt that the conduct of the accused constitutes a violation of the Standards of Conduct. • If the accused student is found guilty, the UJC may give him/her any sanction, including an oral admonition, community service, restitution, suspension, or expulsion.

  12. Fast Facts about the UJC system: • UJC trials are separated into a trial for guilt and a trial for sanction. • In order to render a guilty verdict, 2/3 of the trial panel must agree that the complainant has demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt that the conduct of the accused constitutes a violation of the Standards of Conduct. • If the accused student is found guilty, the UJC may give him/her any sanction, including an oral admonition, community service, restitution, suspension, or expulsion. • All information about trials and sanctions is kept entirely confidential unless the accused student chooses to release information pertaining to the case.

  13. Fast Facts about the UJC system: • UJC trials are separated into a trial for guilt and a trial for sanction. • In order to render a guilty verdict, 2/3 of the trial panel must agree that the complainant has demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt that conduct of the accused constitutes a violation of the Standards of Conduct • If the accused student is found guilty, the UJC may give him/her any sanction, including an oral admonition, community service, restitution, suspension, or expulsion. • All information about trials and sanctions is kept entirely confidential unless the accused student/s chooses to release information pertaining to the case. • Any person may file a complaint. If you want to file a complaint, you can fill out a complaint form in the UJC office on the 4th floor of Newcomb Hall on main grounds.

  14. Overview of the Standards of Conduct (See Page 5 of your booklet for the full Standards) • 1. Physical or sexual assault of any person on University property, at a University function, at the residence of a University student, faculty member, employee or visitor, or in the City of Charlottesville or Albemarle County. • 2. Conduct which threatens the health or safety of any person on University-owned or leased property, at a University sanctioned function, or at the permanent or temporary local residence of a University student, faculty member, or employee.  • 3. Unauthorized entry into or occupation of restricted University facilities • 4. Disruption or obstruction of University activities

  15. Standards of Conduct, Cont. • 5. Unlawfully blocking or impeding normal pedestrian or vehicular traffic on or adjacent to University property. • 6. Violation of University policies or regulations referenced in The U.Va Record • 7. Alteration, fabrication, or misuse of, or obtaining unauthorized access to University ID cards, other documents, or computer files or systems. • 8. Disorderly conduct on University-owned or leased property or at a University-sanctioned function, such as lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct.

  16. Standards of Conduct, Cont. • 9. Substantial damage to University-owned property or damage to the property of someone affiliated with the University at their residence or on U.Va grounds • 10. Any violation of Federal, State, or local law, if it directly affects the University's pursuit of its proper educational purposes and only to the extent such violations are not covered by other Standards of Conduct and only where a specific provision of a statute or ordinance is charged in the complaint. • 11. Conduct which obstructs the operations of the Honor or Judiciary Committee, or conduct that violates their rules of confidentiality.  • 12. Failure to comply with directions of University officials acting under provisions 1-11 set above.

  17. If you have any questions, please contact: • UJC Law School Representatives: • Elizabeth Nichols (men7d@virginia.edu): 825-1637 • Scott Horton (sph4w@virginia.edu): 296-6348 • UJC President • Alexis Gregorian: (adg8e@virginia.edu) • UJC Website: www.student.virginia.edu/~judic • UJC Office in Newcomb Hall: 924-7602

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