In formal adjudicative proceedings, the presiding officer has the power to close all or part of the hearing to public observation. The presiding officer has the power to impose reasonable conditions upon observation of the proceeding. The presiding officer also has the power to regulate the use of photographic and recording equipment. In the case of hearings involving discipline, termination, or administrative cancellation of enrollment, hearings are normally closed to public observation. In student conduct matters, including those implicating Title IX, hearings are closed to public observation in accordance with WAC
504-26-025.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
28B.30.150. WSR 18-23-083, § 504-04-120, filed 11/19/18, effective 12/20/18; WSR 17-13-049, § 504-04-120, filed 6/15/17, effective 7/16/17. Statutory Authority: RCW
34.05.220,
28B.30.095,
28B.30.125,
28B.10.648,
34.05.250 and
34.05.482. WSR 89-23-117, § 504-04-120, filed 11/22/89, effective 12/23/89.]