Rape and Sexual Assault: Rights of the Alleged Perpetrator

Similarly, the following rights will be afforded to all alleged perpetrators in all College hearing procedures:

• To have every effort made to provide confidentiality, except in areas of the Higher Education Act of 1998 or any other state or federal regulation that requires disclosure; to take into account concerns about confidentiality in light of College, state, or federal regulations that would allow or require disclosure.
• To have every effort made to provide freedom from intimidation or harassment.
• To request a change of academic or living situation, subject to availability, while proceedings take place. An interim suspension from classes or residential facilities may be invoked to protect alleged perpetrators.
• To remain present during any judicial proceedings.
• To have at the hearing a member of the faculty, administration, or student body who may provide support but not participate in the hearing. Individuals other than those listed above, including but not limited to family members and attorneys, will not be admitted.
• To protect themselves against evidence of past sexual history during the process, except to the extent permitted in the College judicial process or by law.
• To be informed of the outcome of the hearing.
  
• To make up any academic work missed as a consequence of the trauma and the judicial proceedings if it is determined that an alleged perpetrator was wrongfully accused.

Victim Services
College Policies and Procedures
Definitions of Sexual Offenses
Reporting Offenses
Process and Penalties
Rights of the Complainant
Rights of the Alleged Perpetrator