STUDENT JUDICIAL BOARD
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Overview:
The Student Judicial Board (SJB) is the judicial branch of the Student Government Association. The jurisdiction of the SJB is explained in the SGA Constitution and the Board Bylaws. The Board consists of 16 members serving as justices. SJB is comprised of five committees: Bylaws, Public Relations, Internal Affairs, Parking Appeals, and SGA Liaison. The Board reviews and makes a recommendation on decisions on all referred alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct. The Board may not hear cases of academic honesty policy and sexual assault. In addition, the SJB has the authority to interpret the SGA's constitution and bylaws and adjudicate student parking appeals.

Philosophy of the Student Judicial Board:
To redirect the behavior of the referred student into acceptable behavior patterns and to protect the rights of the community. The Board has the opportunity to influence attitudes and subsequent behavior of other students through a formally constituted judicial mechanism. Without question, peer influence, exercised through the disciplinary process, can often be more effective in redirecting the behavior patterns of referred students than any other method of discipline within the institution.

Eligibility:

• Currently enrolled GSU student (undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional)

• 2.5 or better grade point average at the time of appointment

• completed thirty semester credit hours (sophomore classification)

• Is in good disciplinary standing.

• No current or prior violation of a University conduct regulation.

Time Commitment:

• Board meets bi-monthly.

• All Board members are required to participate in a one-day training session.

• Board members must also be available to hear misconduct cases when requested.

Responsibility of the Justice members:
Each justice is responsible for assiting in the overall implementation of the judicial system procedures to ensure all participants recieve the firmness and due process rights granted them. Justices sit on a panel of three to hear non-academic cases.

Benefits and skills gained from participation in the Student Judicial Board (but not limited to):

Communication skills - ability to express yourself clearly and defend expressed thoughts.
Assertiveness skills - ability to express yourself without infringing on the rights of others.
Listening skills - ability to hear ideas and opinions of others.
Sensitivity awareness - ability to understand feelings, concerns and personal rights of others.
Decision-making - ability to make decisions objectively after thinking through most aspects of the issue.
Problem-solving - ability to analyze and evaluate all aspects of a conflict situation and determine possible alternative solutions.