# WAC 132A-127-045: WAC 132A-127-045. Appeal from disciplinary action

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_045

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132A-127-045
- **Heading:** WAC 132A-127-045. Appeal from disciplinary action
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132A / Chapter 132A-127 / Section 132A-127-045

## Text

(1) Except as specified for cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct which is set forth in WAC 132A-127-120 , the respondent may appeal a disciplinary action by filing a written notice of appeal with the student conduct officer within 21 calendar days of service of the student conduct officer's decision. Failure to timely file a notice of appeal constitutes a waiver of the right to appeal and the student conduct officer's decision shall be deemed final.
(2) The notice of appeal must include a brief statement explaining why the respondent is seeking review.
(3) The parties to an appeal shall be the respondent, complainant if any, and the student conduct officer.
(4) A respondent, who timely appeals a disciplinary action or whose case is referred to the student conduct committee, has a right to a prompt, fair, and impartial hearing as provided for in these procedures.
(5) On appeal, the college bears the burden of establishing the evidentiary facts underlying the imposition of a disciplinary sanction by a preponderance of the evidence.
(6) Imposition of disciplinary action for violation of the student conduct code shall be stayed pending appeal, unless respondent has been summarily suspended.
(7) A conduct review officer shall conduct a brief adjudicative proceeding for appeals of:
(a) Suspensions of 10 instructional days or less;
(b) Disciplinary probation; and
(c) Written reprimands; and
(d) Any conditions or terms imposed in conjunction with one of the foregoing disciplinary actions.
(8) The student conduct committee shall hear appeals from:
(a) Disciplinary suspensions in excess of 10 instructional days;
(b) Dismissals;
(c) Academic dishonesty cases; and
(d) Disciplinary cases referred to the committee by the student conduct officer, a conduct review officer, or the president.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132A-127-005 WAC 132A-127-005. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_005.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-010 WAC 132A-127-010. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_010.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-015 WAC 132A-127-015. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_015.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-020 WAC 132A-127-020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_020.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-025 WAC 132A-127-025. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_025.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-030 WAC 132A-127-030. Corrective action, disciplinary sanctions, terms and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_030.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-035 WAC 132A-127-035. Hazing sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_035.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-040 WAC 132A-127-040. Initiation of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_040.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-045 WAC 132A-127-045. Appeal from disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_045.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-050 WAC 132A-127-050. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Initial hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_050.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-055 WAC 132A-127-055. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Review of an initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_055.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-060 WAC 132A-127-060. Student conduct committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_060.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-065 WAC 132A-127-065. Student conduct committee — Prehearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_065.md)
- [WAC 132A-127-070 WAC 132A-127-070. Student conduct committee — Presentation of evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132A_127_070.md)

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