Rights Of Respondents

Students and student organizations who are charged with alleged violations of any University rules have the right to the following:

• Resolution of charges in accordance with UNH student judicial system policies.
• Fair notice of charges, including time and place of the alleged violation, so that he/she understands the charges being made against him/her.
• To reconsider the result of an informal meeting within 24 hours after the meeting.
• A hearing if the situation is not resolved in an informal meeting, which includes an opportunity to respond to charges.
• At least 3 calendar days written notice to prepare for a hearing.
• Knowledge of the name(s) of the person(s) bringing charges and the time and place of the hearing.
• The opportunity to have the assistance of a trained Student Advisor in preparing for a hearing and during a hearing as defined by UNH student judicial system policies. Only students or staff selected, trained, and supervised through the Judicial and Mediation Programs Office may serve as a Student Advisor.
• To be assumed not responsible until the complainant has demonstrated, through evidence, that the respondent more likely than not violated the rule(s) of conduct in question.
• Right to remain silent: a student or student organization against whom charges have been made may choose not to speak in his/her own defense. The choice shall neither preclude the right to present and cross-examine witnesses and consider other evidence, nor shall it be regarded as an admission of responsibility.
• The right to an attorney's counsel if criminal charges are pending or likely.
• Request an appeal of a decision of the Hearing Officer/Board by an Apellate Officer/Appellate Board.
• Written notice of the results of hearings and appeals.