Section UWS 17.156 - Settlement for sexual misconduct(1) The procedures set forth in this chapter allow the university, the respondent, and the complainant to voluntarily enter into a settlement agreement or informal resolution regarding the alleged misconduct, any time after the notice of investigation has been distributed to the complainant and respondent and prior to any final determination regarding responsibility. Any such agreement and its terms shall be in writing and signed by the complainant, respondent, and the Title IX Coordinator or designee except in any of the following circumstances: (a) There is no identified complainant.(b) The complainant has chosen not to participate in proceedings pursuant to this subchapter.(c) Title IX misconduct is involved, and the complainant has withdrawn the formal Title IX complaint.(2) In the circumstances described in sub. (1), the agreement and its terms may be signed by only the respondent and the Title IX Coordinator or designee. The case is concluded when a copy of the signed agreement is delivered to the complainant, if any, and respondent. At any time prior to agreeing to a resolution, either party has the right to withdraw from the settlement process and resume the process under ss. UWS 17.152 to 17.155.Wis. Admin. Code Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System UWS 17.156
Adopted by, CR 20-062: cr. Register May 2021 No. 785, eff. 6/1/2021