Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 505.6 - Use of evidenceThe university is not bound by formal rules of evidence; however, evidence shall be inherently reliable.
(1) Hearsay evidence may not be used to establish a fact necessary to establish guilt or innocence in a case.(2) A student's previous disciplinary record may not be used to prove the student's guilt in a current case but may be used to establish reputation or habit if relevant. The hearing body may consider a student's previous disciplinary record, if the student is found guilty of violating the rules of conduct, to determine the appropriate disciplinary penalty or sanction.The provisions of this § 505.6 adopted December 6, 1985, effective 12/7/1985, 15 Pa.B. 4346; amended June 22, 1990, effective 6/23/1990, 20 Pa.B. 3483.The provisions of this § 505.6 amended under section 2006-A of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. § 20-2006-A).