§42.9. What are victims' rights in formal disciplinary proceedings?

25 C.F.R. § 42.9

In formal disciplinary proceedings, each school must consider victims' rights when appropriate.

(a)

The victim's rights may include a right to:

(1)

Participate in disciplinary proceedings either in writing or in person;

(2)

Provide a statement concerning the impact of the incident on the victim; and

(3)

Have the outcome explained to the victim and to his or her parents or guardian by a school official, consistent with confidentiality.

(b)

For the purposes of this part, the victim is the actual victim, not his or her parents or guardians.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, Pub. L. 107-110, 115 Stat. 1425.

Source: 70 FR 22218, Apr. 28, 2005, unless otherwise noted.