Appendix C: Medical Amnesty

In 2013, the Indiana State University Student Government Association took the lead in creating a student approved response to the 2012 Indiana Lifeline Law (IC7.1-5-1-6.5). In summary of the Indiana State University Medical Amnesty, a student who seeks for another and the student in need of medical assistance may be exempt from a University conduct process on the following conditions: 1) the student cooperates and provides detailed information regarding the incident and 2) the student successfully completes an alcohol education/ awareness program. Repeat offenders are likely not eligible for this exemption. This exemption does not apply to any criminal charges that may be incurred as a result of an offense.

ISU Alcohol Health Procedures: Alcohol Safety and Assistance Program 

The utmost concern of Indiana State University is the care and well-being of our student body.  Alcohol- related illness poses significant dangers to students. The university community understands that the risk of university discipline can deter a student from making the call that could save the life of someone who has consumed too much alcohol. In alcohol related emergencies, ISU ASAP seeks to mitigate deterring consequences for the intoxicated student as well as one student seeking medical attention on behalf of the intoxicated student. The purpose of ISU ASAP is not to exonerate students from disciplinary action; rather the ISU ASAP favors educationally-based, reformation-minded University responses to these frightening incidents. The proposed procedure will foster a culture in which individuals feel comfortable calling for help on behalf of those in need of assistance, thereby saving lives. 

 Any student who requires medical assistance due to an alcohol-related illness may be exempt from university disciplinary sanctions when all of the following has taken place:

a. The proper authorities are notified;
b. The student completely cooperates with all authorities involved and provides all requested information, i.e. the provider of alcohol, the person/organization that owns the property where the incident occurred, etc.; and
c. After the offense, the student remains compliant with the prescribed Alcohol Education and Assessment Initiative issued by the Office of SCI. 

 One (1) student who assists the ill individual may be exempt from university disciplinary sanctions related to this incident when all of the following has taken place:  

a. The proper authorities are notified;
b. The student completely cooperates with all authorities involved and provides all requested information; and
c. The student remains with the ill individual until the authorities arrive to the scene. 

The decision to provide the exception from university disciplinary sanctions shall be the judgment of the SCI office . NOTE: The exception does not apply to any criminal charges that might be incurred as a result of an offense and vice versa, a student may still be exempt through the University process, even if criminal charges are pursued by legal channels.   

Repeat offenses may not receive the immunity that this procedure offers. 

Contact

Student Conduct and Integrity
Hulman Memorial Student Union
Room 821
Office: 812.237.3800