FSU students who seek medical attention as a result of alcohol and/or illegal drug use are eligible for Amnesty and may not face formal action under the FSU Student Code of Conduct. FSU students seeking medical assistance for another person during an alcohol or other drug-related emergency while simultaneously violating a student conduct policy against alcohol or drug use or possession are also eligible. Under the Student Conduct Code, students are required to meet with a professional staff member in Student Conduct and Community Standards or University Housing within five (5) class days of the incident. The staff member, after evaluating the situation, will determine appropriate educational actions for the student per the University’s Alcohol and Other Drug policy. These educational actions are required to be completed and paid for by the student. Actions may include, but are not limited to: parental notification, an alcohol education workshop and/or meeting with an alcohol and other drug counselor and a written project. Failure to meet with a University Administrator may result in a hold being placed on the student’s account and/or Student Conduct Code charges for failing to comply. Students who are referred but fail to meet and complete the alcohol and/or other drug actions in their entirety may be subject to additional requirements. In addition, if a registered student is transported to an emergency medical treatment center for intoxication or drug use, the student’s parents or guardians will typically be notified by a representative from Student Conduct and Community Standards or University Housing if it is determined to be necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals.
If the student is involved in any subsequent (i.e., repeat) alcohol and/or drug abuse incidents, the situation will be evaluated by Student Conduct and Community Standards or University Housing staff to determine if the student qualifies for an Amnesty exemption. The availability of Amnesty exemptions for students with repetitive violations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Typically, repeated situations will be handled through the Student Conduct process and will be considered for sanctioning purposes. This subsection applies only to students receiving medical attention; students who help others seek medical assistance are not limited to any number of Amnesty exemptions.
- Amnesty applies to FSU students who initiate and seek assistance and/or medical treatment on behalf of themselves, another student, or a friend.
- The protocol applies only to the FSU Student Code of Conduct, Housing & Residence Life Conduct and policies, Greek Life policies and RSO policies. Law enforcement agencies may act within their jurisdictions in enforcing the laws enacted by the State of Florida, the United States, or any other state or nation where jurisdiction may be invoked.
- Amnesty applies only to individuals’ use of alcohol and drugs where medical attention is needed. It does not apply to other prohibited behavior such as distribution of illicit substances, property damage, harassment, or assault.
- Amnesty also applies to FSU students who are victims of sexual assault and have also engaged in underage alcohol consumption or illegal drug use.
