Under the UNT Code of Student Conduct, the University may not take disciplinary action against a student for the student's
own misconduct that occurs at or near the time of a reported incident when the student:
Was the victim of, or witness to, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence
or stalking;
Reports suspected misconduct by another individual and the report is made solely to
protect another's health, safety, or welfare.
The Dean of Students Representative evaluates and deems students appropriate for amnesty
when they are referred.
Amnesty will be granted only when the Dean of Students Representative determines the
report is made in good faith. A good faith report occurs when the reporting student
reasonably believes that the report of misconduct is trueand it is made without malice.
Amnesty will not be granted to a reporting student for the student's own participation
in an act of, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking.
Amnesty applies to the following UNT Code of Student Conduct charges. If you report
suspected misconduct by another individual and the report is made solely to protect
another's health, safety, or welfare.
Sexual Misconduct
Amnesty will be granted to students who may have violated the Student Code of Conduct
at the time of an incident when they became a victim or a witness to sexual misconduct,
dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking.
Alcohol and Drug Violations
Amnesty may be granted to students who report alcohol and drug violations to protect
another's health, safety, or welfare. Alcohol poisoning and drug overdose are serious
and life threatening medical emergencies. Students may encounter this type of emergency
during their time at UNT. Students should not be afraid to seek emergency medical
care when alcohol poisoning or drug overdose is suspected because they do not want
to get themselves or others in trouble. Emergencies include but are not limited to
alcohol/drug-related overdose, violence, or injuries.
Hazing
When any student acts in good faith to report an activity that violates the University's
hazing policy and actively seeks assistance for themselves or another student, the
Dean of Students Office will not pursue conduct charges against that student for violations
of the Hazing Policy. A student utilizing this protocol during or immediately after
an act of hazing has occurred must provide active assistance to a student in need
report the hazing incident to the Dean of Students Office immediately and provide
complete and truthful information about the situation.
HB1694, aka The Jessica Sosa Act or Texas Bystander Law, aims to prevent overdose deaths byproviding defense from prosecution for people who call 911 to help a person who possibly
overdosed.This is not available for people who have previous convictions under certain drug
laws or who have used this defense before. This law does not provide full immunity
from liability.
Limitations of Amnesty @ UNT
UNT Amnesty program refers to the disciplinary processes at the University of North
Texas pertaining to the Student Code of Conduct. This program has no bearing on any criminal or legal proceedings.
Amnesty for Drugs & Alcohol
Under the UNT Code of Student Conduct, the University may not take disciplinary action against a student for the student's own misconduct that
occurs at or near the time of a reported incident when the student:
Possessionof alcohol or drugsby a minor(Minor In Possession).
Consumptionof alcoholby a minor(Minor In Consumption).
Unauthorized possession or useof alcohol or drugs on campus.
Use of drugs.
Intoxicationas a result of using alcohol (including Public Intoxication).
Amnesty maynot be providedin the case ofrepeated incidentsor more serious offenses.
Signs of an overdose include....
Depressant Overdose
Shallow breathing
Snoring/gurgling sounds
(a person's airway is obstructed)
Blue lips or fingertips
Floppy arms and legs
No response to stimulus
Disorientation
Unconsciousness (cannot be woken up)
Vomiting
Stimulant Overdose
Chest Pain
Disorientation/Confusion
Severe Headaches
Seizures
High temperature (overheating, but not sweating)
Difficulty breathing
Agitation and paranoia
Hallucinations
Unconsciousness
Vomiting
Mixed Substance Overdose
Can include any of the prior mentioned symptoms.
When mixing, the effects of both substances are increased, and there is greater strain
on the body.
What should you do in an alcohol or drug overdose emergency?
Call
Call First Responders (911) immediately when you see the signs of alcohol poisoning
or drug overdose even if you are not sure.
Stay
Stay with the person having the signs and monitor their condition.
Help
Use the Recovery Position: Gently turn the person on their side, bending one knee
to stabilize and place their arms under the head to prop it up. This helps to facilitate
breathing and avoid choking should the person vomit. If opiod overdose is suspected,
let the medical personnel know. If opioid overdose is expected, use naloxone if available.
Naloxone can be found in all campus AED boxes.
The RISE Center, located in Chestnut Hall suite 301, is a student support office that
provides resources for students seeking information about substance use and mental
health recovery.
UNT Survivor Advocates exist to support student who have been impacted by sexual or
relational violence, trauma, or harrassment, and connects students to resources.
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