ARTICLE IX – IFC JUDICIAL POLICY
Section I. IFC Judicial Powers and Responsibilities Per Article VI, Section I of the IFC Constitution, the IFC shall be a self-governing organization with an independent Judicial Committee who shall have jurisdiction over cases involving alleged member fraternity violations of IFC policy, including but not limited to:
○ The IFC Constitution, Bylaws, Code of Conduct, and policies; the rules and regulations of Lawrence Technological University; and the general values-based conduct of fraternity men.
Section II. Due Process In appearing before the Judicial Board, each Member Fraternity shall be granted certain rights termed“ due process.” Those rights are:
○ Right to be notified, in writing, of all charges, as outlined in the Bylaws;
○ Right to present a defense, including the calling of witnesses;
○ Right to question witnesses;
○ Right to be accompanied by an advisor for advisory purposes only, but not for representation;
○ Right to be notified, in writing, of all findings and sanctions imposed, as outlined in the Bylaws;
○ Right to appeal the decision, as outlined in the Bylaws.
○ Right against double jeopardy.
Section III. Filing of Complaints Any individual or group may fDile a complaint against a Member Fraternity, specifying in writing the particular alleged acts of the accused. This must be done by submitting an IFC Judicial Complaint Form to the IFC Vice President of Judicial Affairs. The IFC Vice President of Judicial Affairs shall promptly review and investigate the allegation. Upon determination that an allegation has merit, the IFC Vice President of Judicial Affairs may charge a Member Fraternity with a violation.
Section IV. Notification of Charges Once the IFC Vice President of Judicial Affairs has determined the filed complaint has merit, the Member Fraternity is to be provided written notification of the charges at least one week in advance of the hearing. This written notification shall include the following:
○ Date, time and location of their informal judicial hearing;
○ Description of the alleged violation; and
○ Due Process Rights.
Section V. Investigatory Evidence All evidence related to a complaint shall be compiled and presented to all parties prior to any Informal Judicial Hearing or Formal Judicial Board Hearing. All evidence shall be
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