# WAC 132M-126-037: WAC 132M-126-037. Amnesty policy

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_037

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132M-126-037
- **Heading:** WAC 132M-126-037. Amnesty policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132M / Chapter 132M-126 / Section 132M-126-037

## Text

(1) Lower Columbia College values the health, safety, and wellness of those in our college community. Students are encouraged to report crimes, share concerns, and seek medical attention for themselves or others in need.
(2) A student conduct officer may elect not to initiate disciplinary action against a student who, while in the course of helping another person seek medical or other emergency assistance, admits to a possible policy violation under this student conduct code, provided that any such violations did not and do not place the health or safety of any other person at risk.
(3) A student conduct officer may elect not to initiate disciplinary action against a student who, while in the course of reporting violence, sexual misconduct, or a crime in progress, admits to personal consumption of alcohol or drugs at or near the time of the incident, provided that any such use did not place the health or safety of any other person at risk.
(4) While policy violations cannot be overlooked, the college may elect to offer educational options or referrals rather than initiating disciplinary action against students who report crimes, serve as witnesses, or seek medical attention as described in this section.
(5) This amnesty policy may not apply to students who repeatedly violate college policies in regard to alcohol, drugs, or other prohibited conduct.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132M-126-005 WAC 132M-126-005. Preamble](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_005.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-010 WAC 132M-126-010. Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_010.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-015 WAC 132M-126-015. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_015.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-020 WAC 132M-126-020. Statement of jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_020.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-025 WAC 132M-126-025. Statement of student rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_025.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-030 WAC 132M-126-030. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_030.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-035 WAC 132M-126-035. Corrective action, disciplinary sanctions, and terms and conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_035.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-036 WAC 132M-126-036. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_036.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-037 WAC 132M-126-037. Amnesty policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_037.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-040 WAC 132M-126-040. Initiation of disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_040.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-045 WAC 132M-126-045. Appeal from disciplinary action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_045.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-055 WAC 132M-126-055. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Initial hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_055.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-060 WAC 132M-126-060. Brief adjudicative proceedings — Review of an initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_060.md)
- [WAC 132M-126-065 WAC 132M-126-065. Brief adjudicative proceedings — College record](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132M_126_065.md)

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