A Charged RSO, or AG will have the following rights:
- The presumption of not responsible. A Charged RSO, or AG may not be deemed responsible until the conclusion of the hearing proceedings.
- To receive a notification letter through Written Communication of any specific allegation, Charge(s), and evidence collected.
- To be provided with a reasonable amount of time to respond to the Notification Letter.
- To refuse to comment or answer questions.
- To present information or any Witness in defense of a charge per the procedures outlined in the Standards of Conduct.
- To present evidence of any issue coming before their hearing.
- To be notified prior to a hearing to inspect and review the information on which a charge is based.
- To have an Outcome imposed that is appropriate with the violation.
- To retain rights as a RSO, or AG until a final decision is issued by the hearing officer or appellate body. However, a RSO, or AG may be subject to an Interim Suspension, limitations or conditions as set forth in the Standards of Conduct.
- To appeal any interim suspension and/or hearing outcome.