# WAC 495A-400-080: WAC 495A-400-080. Initial order

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_400_080

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 495A-400-080
- **Heading:** WAC 495A-400-080. Initial order
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 495A / Chapter 495A-400 / Section 495A-400-080

## Text

(1) In addition to complying with WAC 495A-119-010 through 495A-119-210 , 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 Bates Technical College's education programs or activities will be provided by the college; and
(h) Describes the process for appealing the initial order to the college president.
(2) The committee chair will serve the initial order on the parties simultaneously.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 495A-400-010 WAC 495A-400-010. Order of precedence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_400_010.md)
- [WAC 495A-400-020 WAC 495A-400-020. Prohibited conduct under Title IX](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_400_020.md)
- [WAC 495A-400-030 WAC 495A-400-030. Title IX jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_400_030.md)
- [WAC 495A-400-040 WAC 495A-400-040. Initiation of discipline](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_400_040.md)
- [WAC 495A-400-050 WAC 495A-400-050. Prehearing procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_400_050.md)
- [WAC 495A-400-060 WAC 495A-400-060. Rights of parties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_400_060.md)
- [WAC 495A-400-070 WAC 495A-400-070. Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_400_070.md)
- [WAC 495A-400-080 WAC 495A-400-080. Initial order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_400_080.md)
- [WAC 495A-400-090 WAC 495A-400-090. Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_495A_400_090.md)

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