All students accused of violating the Code of Student Conduct, like this freshman, go through Judicial Affairs. Punishments also include conduct probation, loss of UF privileges, expulsion, restitution, reduced or failing grades and community or university service. The sanctions are less severe than those given in a county criminal system, but no set sanctions exist within the student system, Dalton said. Students cited in academic dishonesty cases can go before the Student Conduct Committee or the Student Honor Court. Students going before the committee can have an adviser to assist but not represent them.
Witness testimony is presented, and students can present evidence and question witnesses.
Committee members, appointed by UF Provost Betty Capaldi, recommend a sanction to Dean of Students Julie Sina, who makes the final call. The Student Honor Court is run by law students and handles only academic-dishonesty cases. Accused students are represented by defense counsel, and a member of the Honor Court staff is the prosecutor. Random students are chosen through jury selection. Associate Justices are trained and regularly hear cases.