It is against local and state law to use or possess a fake ID, and enforcement is extremely strict. A CU Boulder student who has a fake ID confiscated may be required to appear in Municipal or State Court, which have jurisdiction over these types of violations. The court outcomes can range from an opportunity to earn a dismissal to penalties such as a conviction with a fine and potentially jail time in very aggravated circumstances.
Another potential outcome from a court proceeding is that the judge will likely require students to pay fees and participate in CU Boulder programs to help them reflect on any harm caused and learn to make better decisions in the future. These programs can include Student Conduct & Conflict Resolutions’ Restorative Justice Program (CURJ) and Off-Campus Housing and Neighborhood Relations’ Community Living class, both of which have fees separate from those imposed by the court.
Using or possessing a fake ID is also a violation of the Student Code of Conduct. A first time violation of the fake ID policy could result in a referral to CURJ or SCCR, depending on the situation. After a second violation, or if a student violated policies in addition to the fake ID policy, SCCR may send the student a resolution meeting notice.
Resolution meetings follow due process and students have the opportunity to speak about what happened. If a student is found responsible, SCCR may assign educational and administrative outcomes, which could impact your ability to participate in Education Abroad, serve in leadership positions or attend class.
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