# WAC 132K-135-100: WAC 132K-135-100. Initiation of disciplinary action > Washington · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_100 ## Section - **Citation:** WAC 132K-135-100 - **Heading:** WAC 132K-135-100. Initiation of disciplinary action - **Jurisdiction:** Washington - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132K / Chapter 132K-135 / Section 132K-135-100 ## Text (1) All disciplinary actions will be initiated by the student conduct officer. If that officer is the subject of a complaint initiated by the respondent, the president shall, upon request and when feasible, designate another person to fulfill any such disciplinary responsibilities relative to the complaint. (2) The student conduct officer shall initiate disciplinary action by serving the respondent with written notice directing the student to attend a disciplinary meeting. The notice shall briefly describe the factual allegations, the provision(s) of the student conduct code the respondent is alleged to have violated, the range of possible sanctions for the alleged violation(s), and specify the time and location of the meeting. At the meeting, the student conduct officer will present the allegations to the respondent and the respondent shall be afforded an opportunity to explain what took place. If the respondent fails to attend the meeting, after proper service of notice, the student conduct officer may take disciplinary action based upon the available information. (3) The student conduct officer, prior to taking disciplinary action in a case involving sexual misconduct, will make a reasonable effort to contact the complainant to discuss the results of the investigation and possible disciplinary sanctions and/or conditions, if any, that may be imposed upon the respondent if the allegations of sexual misconduct are found to have merit. (4) Within ten business days of the initial disciplinary meeting and after considering the evidence in the case, including any facts or argument presented by the respondent, the student conduct officer shall serve the respondent with a written decision setting forth the facts and conclusions supporting the decision, the specific student conduct code provisions found to have been violated, the discipline imposed, if any, and a notice of any appeal rights with an explanation of the consequences of failing to file a timely appeal. or argument presented by the respondent, the student conduct officer shall serve the respondent with a written decision setting forth the facts and conclusions supporting the decision, the specific student conduct code provisions found to have been violated, the discipline imposed, if any, and a notice of any appeal rights with an explanation of the consequences of failing to file a timely appeal. (5) The student conduct officer may take any of the following disciplinary actions: (a) Exonerate the respondent and terminate the proceedings. (b) Impose a disciplinary sanction(s) and/or condition(s) as described in WAC 132K-135-090 . (c) Refer the matter directly to the student conduct committee for such disciplinary action as the committee deems appropriate. Such referral shall be in writing, to the attention of the chair of the student conduct committee, with a copy served on the respondent. (6) In cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, the student conduct officer, on the same date that a disciplinary decision is served on the respondent, will serve a written notice informing the complainant whether the allegations of sexual misconduct were found to have merit and describing any disciplinary sanctions and/or conditions imposed upon the respondent for the complainant's protection, including disciplinary suspension or dismissal of the respondent. The notice will also inform the complainant of their appeal rights. If protective sanctions and/or conditions are imposed, the student conduct officer shall make a reasonable effort to contact the complainant and ensure prompt notice of the protective disciplinary sanctions and/or conditions. ## Nearby sections - [WAC 132K-135-020 WAC 132K-135-020. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_020.md) - [WAC 132K-135-030 WAC 132K-135-030. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_030.md) - [WAC 132K-135-040 WAC 132K-135-040. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_040.md) - [WAC 132K-135-050 WAC 132K-135-050. Students abroad](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132K_135_050.md) - [WAC 132K-135-060 WAC 132K-135-060. 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