Section 0240-10-06-.14 - AMNESTY FOR GOOD SAMARITANS AND THOSE SEEKING EMERGENCY AID(1) For Complainants. The University provides amnesty to complainants who may be hesitant to report to University/College officials because they fear that they themselves may be accused of minor violations, such as underage drinking, at the time of the incident. Educational options will be explored, but no conduct proceedings or conduct record will result.(2) For Those Who Offer Assistance. To encourage students to offer help and assistance to others, the University pursues a practice of amnesty for minor violations when students offer help to others in need. At the discretion of the Dean of Students, amnesty may also be extended on a case-by-case basis to the person receiving assistance. Educational options will be explored, but no conduct proceedings or conduct record will result.(3) For Those Who Report Serious Violations. Students who are engaged in minor violations, but who choose to bring related serious violations by others to the attention of the University are offered amnesty for their minor violations. Educational options will be explored, but no conduct proceedings or record will result. Abuse of amnesty requests can result in a decision by the Dean of Students not to extend amnesty to the same person repeatedly.(4) Safe Harbor. The University has a Safe Harbor rule for students. The University believes that students who have a drug and/or addiction problem deserve help. If any University student brings their own use, addiction, or dependency to the attention of University officials outside the threat of drug tests or disciplinary sanctions and seeks assistance, a conduct complaint will not be pursued. A written action plan may be used to track cooperation with the Safe Harbor program by the student. Failure to follow the action plan will nullify the Safe Harbor protection and the conduct processes will be initiated.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0240-10-06-.14
New rules filed July 20, 2021; effective 10/18/2021.Authority: T.C.A. § 49-8-203(a)(1)(D).