Skip to main content

Amnesty for Victims of Sexual Violence Policy

Policy Number:
SA-41-16-1
Responsible Office:
Dean of Students
Approved Date:
8/25/2016

Policy

In compliance with §125.07 Wis.Stats the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will not proceed with criminal actions or seek implementation of the below stated disciplinary sanctions for violations of the campus alcohol policy in the in incidents in which the following applies:

  • Victims of sexual violence who request emergency assistance, either through contacting Police, dialing 911 or contacting a university official, including Resident Assistants. The victim must cooperate with responders, including providing any requested information.
  • Bystanders who assist a victim of sexual violence in requesting emergency assistance, either through contacting Police, dialing 911 or contacting a university official, including Resident Assistants. The bystander must cooperate with responders, including providing any requested information.

If the one of the above factors applies, then the reporter or victim will be provided:

  • General amnesty, granted by Law Enforcement for violations of underage drinking as defined in §125.07 Wis.Stats. Specifically:
    • §§(4)(a)1. Procures or attempts to procure alcohol beverages from a licensee or permittee.
    • §§(4)(a)2. Unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age, possesses or consumes alcohol beverages on licensed premises.
    • §§(4)(a)3. Enters, knowingly attempts to enter or is on licensed premises in violation of Wis. Stat. §125.07 (3)(a) [presence in places of sale].
    • §§(4.)(a)4. Falsely represents his or her age for the purpose of receiving alcohol beverages from a licensee or permittee.
    • §§(4)(b) Any underage person not accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or spouse who has attained the legal drinking age who knowingly possesses or consumes alcohol beverages is guilty of a violation, except as provided in Wis. Stat. § 125.07(4)(bm) [possessing alcohol beverages in the course of certain employment].
  • Relief from specified sanctions for disciplinary action undertaken by campus officials. Campus officials WILL NOT use an alcohol violation under these circumstances to:
    • Remove the student from university housing.
    • Remove the student from a course or academic program.
    • Suspend or expel the student.

Nothing in this policy will prevent disciplinary or criminal action from being taken against any individual for violations outside of §125.07(4) Wis.Stats or violations of the University Alcohol Policy.