- Right to prior notice-of/access-to the: “Charges” against the citizen; Law/rules/regulations alleged to be violated; The names and other identifying information of all witnesses who have provided testimony ;or other evidence; Documents/physical-evidence as to the “charges”.
- The right to compel personal testimony of witnesses and to have that testimony given on oath/affirmation (Allowing for criminal or civil punishment for perjury/false-swearing if such is inflicted).
- The right to a hearing before a neutral hearing examiner.
- The right to a written decision from that examiner.
- The right to appeal any such decision to a court-of-law based on the facts, the law and state and federal constitutions.
- Right to prior notice-of/access-to the: “Charges” against the citizen; Law/rules/regulations alleged to be violated; The names and other identifying information of all witnesses who have provided testimony or other evidence; Documents/physical-evidence as to the “charges”.
- The right to compel personal testimony of witnesses and to have that testimony given on oath/affirmation (Allowing for criminal or civil punishment for perjury/false-swearing if such is inflicted)---And to cross-examine those witnesses.
- The right to a hearing before a neutral hearing examiner.
- The right to a written decision from that examiner.
- The right to appeal any such decision to a court-of-law based on the facts, the law and state and federal constitutions.
These were the rights
given to convicted criminals facing revocation of probation/parole by
Wisconsin's Department Of Corrections. I fail to understand why
universities will not provide the same “Due Process” to students
facing in-school disciplinary actions.
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