Function of Judicial Panel

Purpose

To hear the personal testimony of those involved and to deliberate on the case outcome (verdict and penalty, if applicable). These recommendations are passed on to the Dean of the Graduate School, who makes the final decision regarding the case outcome.

Composition

A minimum of four graduate students and three faculty members.

Voting Privileges

Both faculty and student members.

Procedures

The hearing is chaired by the Chief Justice, and the detailed procedures can be found at Judicial Panel Order Of Events.

For more information on the Judicial Panel, please see Article IV of the GHS Constitution.