How can I avoid legal risks in reporting academic dishonesty?

Acts of alleged academic dishonesty should be reported in accordance with established procedures and evidence must be submitted to support the claim. Basic due process procedures call for documenting the act in a professional manner, submitting the evidence, advising the student of procedures, providing the student an opportunity to present their explanation both verbally and in writing, informing the student of the action taken, and adhering to other procedures that may be in place (reporting on official form, departmental review of report, etc.).

Faculty Handbook Appendix A: Academic Dishonesty