# WAC 132Z-120-040: WAC 132Z-120-040. Initial order

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_120_040

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 132Z-120-040
- **Heading:** WAC 132Z-120-040. Initial order
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 132Z / Chapter 132Z-120 / Section 132Z-120-040

## Text

(1) In addition to complying with WAC 132Z-115-085 , the student conduct committee will be responsible for conferring and drafting an initial order that:
(a) Identifies the allegations of sexual harassment;
(b) Describes the procedural steps taken from receipt of the formal complaint through the determination, including any notifications to parties, interviews with witnesses and parties, site visits, methods used to gather evidence, and hearings held;
(c) Makes findings of fact supporting the determination;
(d) Reaches conclusions applying the conduct code to the facts;
(e) Contains a statement of, and rationale for, the result as to each allegation, including a determination regarding responsibility;
(f) Describes any disciplinary sanctions or conditions imposed against the respondent, if the committee determines the respondent violated the conduct code;
(g) Determines whether remedies designed to restore or preserve complainant's equal access to the college's education programs or activities will be provided by the college; and
(h) Describes the process for appealing the initial order to the vice president of student success.
(2) The committee chair will serve the initial order on the parties simultaneously.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 132Z-120-005 WAC 132Z-120-005. Order of precedence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_120_005.md)
- [WAC 132Z-120-010 WAC 132Z-120-010. Prohibited conduct under Title IX](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_120_010.md)
- [WAC 132Z-120-015 WAC 132Z-120-015. Title IX jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_120_015.md)
- [WAC 132Z-120-020 WAC 132Z-120-020. Initiation of discipline](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_120_020.md)
- [WAC 132Z-120-025 WAC 132Z-120-025. Prehearing procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_120_025.md)
- [WAC 132Z-120-030 WAC 132Z-120-030. Rights of parties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_120_030.md)
- [WAC 132Z-120-035 WAC 132Z-120-035. Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_120_035.md)
- [WAC 132Z-120-040 WAC 132Z-120-040. Initial order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_120_040.md)
- [WAC 132Z-120-045 WAC 132Z-120-045. Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_132Z_120_045.md)

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