Student at the school I attend are getting in trouble with the University for events that took place off campus. There are two different police forces: The university police and the city police. When a student is cited for illegal alcohol consumption (a charge for which they have yet to be found guilty for), the court automatically reports this to the University without knowing the outcome of the case. Most of the time, the entire incident took place outside of the campus and and in no way involved the university. How is the court allowed to disclose this charge to the university (remember nobody was found guilty), and does the university have the right to punish these students?
2007-12-17 05:48:04 · 5 answers · asked by David C123 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
When someone is charged with a criminal offense, the charge is public record, so the prosecutor's office is not breaking any laws. The university could find it out on their own anyway. The university, however, should not punish the students until the charges are resolved in court, at least in my opinion.
2007-12-17 05:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's public information and they have the right to share it. In some states, the law requires them to. Most universities have some form of code of conduct, and you can be disciplined or dismissed for violating it, even if the offense takes place off campus. Think about the perspective of the local citizens. The university brings thousands of students to town. If they were to say they have no responsibility for them if they commit offenses beyond the boundaries of the campus, it would lead to a very strained relationship between the city and the university.
2007-12-17 05:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An arrest is a matter of public record. They can tell anyone they want. The Uni probably cannot legally use an arrest as a basis for discipline until the student is convicted or pleads guilty.
Richard
2007-12-17 06:03:16 · answer #3 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The charges are public information. They can tell whoever they want.
The university has policies you are well aware of, or at least have been informed of and ought to know.
If you don't want your relationship with the university to matter in your drinking case, either don't be part of the university or don't get charged.
2007-12-17 05:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by Barry C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely any reprimand the university gives is less severe than what the court would give. So, I would be happy about it.
2007-12-17 05:57:31 · answer #5 · answered by Louie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋