# WAC 132S-110-040: WAC 132S-110-040. Initiation of hearing

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132S_110_040

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132S-110-040
- **Heading:** WAC 132S-110-040. Initiation of hearing
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132S / Chapter 132S-110 / Section 132S-110-040

## Text

(1) Upon receiving the Title IX investigation report the Title IX coordinator or designee will review the report to determine whether there are sufficient grounds to proceed with a live hearing.
(2) If the Title IX coordinator or designee determines that there are sufficient grounds to proceed, the Title IX coordinator or designee will initiate a live hearing by filing a written notice with the chair of the Title IX student hearing panel and serving the notice on the respondent and the complainant, and their respective advisors. The notice must:
(a) Set forth the basis for Title IX jurisdiction;
(b) Identify the alleged Title IX violation(s);
(c) Set forth the facts underlying the allegation(s);
(d) Identify the range of possible sanctions that may be imposed if the respondent is found responsible for the alleged violation(s); and
(e) Explain that the parties are entitled to be accompanied by their chosen advisors during the hearing and that:
(i) The advisors will be responsible for questioning all witnesses on the party's behalf;
(ii) An advisor may be an attorney; and
(iii) If the party does not have an advisor, the college will provide a list of available advisors for the party to choose from at no cost to the party.
(3) Explain that if a party fails to appear at the hearing, a decision of responsibility may be made in their absence.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132S-110-010 WAC 132S-110-010. Order of precedence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132S_110_010.md)
- [WAC 132S-110-020 WAC 132S-110-020. Prohibited conduct under Title IX](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132S_110_020.md)
- [WAC 132S-110-030 WAC 132S-110-030. Title IX jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132S_110_030.md)
- [WAC 132S-110-040 WAC 132S-110-040. Initiation of hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132S_110_040.md)
- [WAC 132S-110-050 WAC 132S-110-050. Prehearing procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132S_110_050.md)
- [WAC 132S-110-060 WAC 132S-110-060. Rights of parties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132S_110_060.md)
- [WAC 132S-110-070 WAC 132S-110-070. Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132S_110_070.md)
- [WAC 132S-110-080 WAC 132S-110-080. Initial order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132S_110_080.md)
- [WAC 132S-110-090 WAC 132S-110-090. Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132S_110_090.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132S_110_040. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.