# WAC 132Z-115-045: WAC 132Z-115-045. Appeal and review procedures — General

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_045

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132Z-115-045
- **Heading:** WAC 132Z-115-045. Appeal and review procedures — General
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132Z / Chapter 132Z-115 / Section 132Z-115-045

## Text

The following general rules apply to appeals or requests for further administrative review of disciplinary action at any stage of a student disciplinary proceeding.
(1) Parties. The parties to an appeal or review proceeding shall be the respondent, any complainant in a proceeding involving sexual misconduct allegations, and the student conduct officer.
(2) Filing of appeals.
(a) Appeal periods. An appeal or request for review of disciplinary action must be filed with the designated college official within the applicable time period as further specified in these rules.
(b) Contents of appeal. A party's written notice of appeal or request for review must explain why the party disagrees with the disciplinary decision and what relief or remedy the party is requesting.
(c) Failure to appeal. The failure of a party to file a timely appeal or request for review at any stage of the proceeding waives that party's right to appeal. However, in a proceeding involving sexual misconduct allegations, if any party appeals, the college official receiving the appeal or request for review will notify the other parties and will afford each party the opportunity to participate in the appeal or review proceeding.
(3) Effect of appeal – Stay. The implementation of disciplinary action imposing a conduct suspension of any length or imposing a conduct expulsion shall be stayed pending the time for filing an appeal and the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings. Other disciplinary sanctions shall not be stayed.
(4) Reviewing authority.
(a) Appeals of disciplinary action taken by the student conduct officer will be heard by the conduct review officer or student conduct committee as further provided in these rules.
(b) Appeals of disciplinary action taken by the conduct review officer in a brief adjudicative proceeding will be heard by the vice president (or designee) as further provided in these rules.
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(4) Reviewing authority.
(a) Appeals of disciplinary action taken by the student conduct officer will be heard by the conduct review officer or student conduct committee as further provided in these rules.
(b) Appeals of disciplinary action taken by the conduct review officer in a brief adjudicative proceeding will be heard by the vice president (or designee) as further provided in these rules.
(c) Disciplinary action recommended by the student conduct committee will be heard by the conduct review officer as further provided in these rules.
(5) Ex parte communications. Reviewing authorities (the conduct review officer, student conduct committee members, and vice president) may not communicate with any of the parties regarding an appeal without providing notice and an opportunity for all parties to participate.
(6) Disqualification. Reviewing authorities may not participate in a proceeding in which they:
(a) Are a complainant or witness;
(b) Have a direct or personal interest, prejudice, or bias; or
(c) Have acted previously in another capacity.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132Z-115-006 WAC 132Z-115-006. Authority — Jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_006.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-015 WAC 132Z-115-015. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_015.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-025 WAC 132Z-115-025. Prohibited student conduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_025.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-028 WAC 132Z-115-028. Hazing prohibited — Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_028.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-035 WAC 132Z-115-035. Disciplinary sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_035.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-043 WAC 132Z-115-043. Disciplinary action — Initiation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_043.md)
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- [WAC 132Z-115-053 WAC 132Z-115-053. Disciplinary action — Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_053.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-055 WAC 132Z-115-055. Conduct review hearings — Initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_055.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-065 WAC 132Z-115-065. Conduct review hearings — Review of initial decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_065.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-073 WAC 132Z-115-073. Student conduct committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_073.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-075 WAC 132Z-115-075. Student conduct committee — Prehearing procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_075.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-083 WAC 132Z-115-083. Student conduct committee — Hearing procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_083.md)
- [WAC 132Z-115-085 WAC 132Z-115-085. Student conduct committee — Recommended decision](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_115_085.md)

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