Common Sanctions

COMMON SANCTIONS

FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

These are minimum sanctions:

Parental Notification: The University of Alabama provides notification to parents of students under the age of 21 of violations of the University's alcohol and drug policies. This notification is in the form of a letter.

Failure to Appear: If you fail to show for a scheduled appointment with Judicial Affairs, you will be charged a $25 fee.

Throwing Objects at UA Sporting Events:

1st Offense: Loss of ticket privileges to that sports' events for three (3) consecutive games(to roll over to next season if applicable), Capstone Character Class

2nd Offense: INDEFINITE loss of ticket privileges for that sports' events.

3rd Offense: Loss of ticket privileges for ALL UA sporting events during remainder of student's academic career.

Drug Offenses

Sale/Distribution or Felony Possession of Narcotics or Controlled Substances Felony Possession of Narcotics or Controlled Substances

Interim Suspension will be implemented

Suspension ; Expulsion is possible

IF it is determined during the investigative process that only a small amount was involved during the distribution, the following sanctions may apply:

Deferred suspension
Verification of your participation in and completion of, court ordered substance abuse classes, or an intense out-patient program.
Random drug screens throughout matriculation at UA
Community or Fine
Follow-up meetings throughout matriculation at UA

Use/Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor)

Probation
Substance abuse counseling
Random Drug Screens
Community Service or Fines
Follow-up Meetings

A second drug offense is grounds for suspension from UA

Minor in Possession:

1st: Disciplinary Warning, Alcohol Education Workshop ($50 fee), Community Service Project, Parental Notification

2nd: Disciplinary Warning, AlcoholEdu sanction course or one-on-one alcohol education, $100 alcohol programming fee

3rd: Probation, Counseling Center referral, follow-up meetings, $150 alcohol programming fee

Public Intoxication: Probation, verification of court ordered alcohol classes, follow-up meetings, 20 hours community service or $100 alcohol programming fee

D.U.I.: Probation, verification of court ordered alcohol classes, follow-up meetings, 40 hours community service or $200 alcohol programming fee

Fake ID: Capstone Character Class ($50 fee)

Open Container: Disciplinary Warning, Open Container Quiz, $50 alcohol programming fee.

Welcome Frequently Asked Questions by parents Case Demographics Staff City Ordinances and Laws Student Handbook Frequently Asked Questions by students Code of Student Conduct 2007 Evaluations SACS Survey Student Judiciary Board AlcoholEdu Related Links University Police Neighborhood Partnership Student Affairs		COMMON SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT These are minimum sanctions: Parental Notification: The University of Alabama provides notification to parents of students under the age of 21 of violations of the University's alcohol and drug policies. This notification is in the form of a letter. Failure to Appear: If you fail to show for a scheduled appointment with Judicial Affairs, you will be charged a $25 fee. Throwing Objects at UA Sporting Events: 1st Offense: Loss of ticket privileges to that sports' events for three (3) consecutive games(to roll over to next season if applicable), Capstone Character Class 2nd Offense: INDEFINITE loss of ticket privileges for that sports' events. 3rd Offense: Loss of ticket privileges for ALL UA sporting events during remainder of student's academic career. Drug Offenses Sale/Distribution or Felony Possession of Narcotics or Controlled Substances Felony Possession of Narcotics or Controlled Substances Interim Suspension will be implemented Suspension ; Expulsion is possible IF it is determined during the investigative process that only a small amount was involved during the distribution, the following sanctions may apply: Deferred suspension Verification of your participation in and completion of, court ordered substance abuse classes, or an intense out-patient program. Random drug screens throughout matriculation at UA Community or Fine Follow-up meetings throughout matriculation at UA Use/Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor) Probation Substance abuse counseling Random Drug Screens Community Service or Fines Follow-up Meetings A second drug offense is grounds for suspension from UA Minor in Possession: 1st: Disciplinary Warning, Alcohol Education Workshop ($50 fee), Community Service Project, Parental Notification 2nd: Disciplinary Warning, AlcoholEdu sanction course or one-on-one alcohol education, $100 alcohol programming fee 3rd: Probation, Counseling Center referral, follow-up meetings, $150 alcohol programming fee Public Intoxication: Probation, verification of court ordered alcohol classes, follow-up meetings, 20 hours community service or $100 alcohol programming fee D.U.I.: Probation, verification of court ordered alcohol classes, follow-up meetings, 40 hours community service or $200 alcohol programming fee Fake ID: Capstone Character Class ($50 fee) Open Container: Disciplinary Warning, Open Container Quiz, $50 alcohol programming fee.

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