# WAC 132D-150-110: WAC 132D-150-110. Appeal from disciplinary action

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_110

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132D-150-110
- **Heading:** WAC 132D-150-110. 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 132D / Chapter 132D-150 / Section 132D-150-110

## Text

(1) The respondent, and when applicable a complainant, may appeal a disciplinary decision by filing a written notice of appeal with the conduct review 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 or complainant is seeking review.
(3) The parties to an appeal shall be the respondent, complainant if any, and the student conduct officer.
(4) A respondent, and when applicable a complainant, 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 disciplinary action, and any sanction by a preponderance of the evidence.
(6) Imposition of a 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) Sexual misconduct cases; and
(d) Disciplinary cases referred to the committee by the student conduct officer, a conduct review officer, or the president.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132D-150-010 WAC 132D-150-010. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_010.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-020 WAC 132D-150-020. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_020.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-030 WAC 132D-150-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_030.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-040 WAC 132D-150-040. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_040.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-050 WAC 132D-150-050. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_050.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-070 WAC 132D-150-070. Corrective action — Disciplinary sanctions — Terms and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_070.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-080 WAC 132D-150-080. Hazing sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_080.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-090 WAC 132D-150-090. Initiation of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_090.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-110 WAC 132D-150-110. Appeal from disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_110.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-120 WAC 132D-150-120. Conduct holds on student records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_120.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-125 WAC 132D-150-125. Amnesty policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_125.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-130 WAC 132D-150-130. Brief adjudicative proceedings authorized](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_130.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-150 WAC 132D-150-150. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Initial hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_150.md)
- [WAC 132D-150-170 WAC 132D-150-170. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Review of an initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132D_150_170.md)

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