The Standard Complaint Form is then read at the next UJC Executive Committe meeting and it is determined whether or not the obvious jurisdiction of the UJC encompasses the alleged violation. If it is determined that the jurisdiction of the UJC does in fact encompass the alleged violation trial preparations are made. First the committee decides the which group shall hear the case. If the case involves a sexual assault or an alleged violation stemming from a sexual assault the case is refered to the Dean of Students office and the University Sexual Assault Committee for adjudication. The pre-trial work is primarily done by support officers.
Counselors assigned to the case meet with their assigned party and discuss the case in detail.
During this time counselors shall inform their clients of the pre-trial alternatives for the case. A Hearing Panel is the first alternative to a trial. A Hearing Panel consists of three judges who review the impartial Investigator's Report and sanction the student based on that report. If a Hearing Panel is applicable and desired it must be requested seven days prior to trial. Meidation is the second alternative to a trial.