18 NCAC 07E .0605          REPORTING SUSPECTED CHEATING

A certified notary instructor shall:

(1)           comply with the institution's reporting requirements regarding suspected cheating; and

(2)           report to the Department within two business days if the instructor has reason to believe that there has been cheating by any student on a notary course exam, and include:

(a)           the name and, if available, address and contact information, for any student suspected of cheating;

(b)           a narrative description of the instructor's reasons for believing cheating may have occurred;

(c)           whether, when, and to whom the instructor reported the possible cheating at the institution; and

(d)           any other information such as additional supporting evidence that the instructor believes may aid the Department in investigating the report.

Note: For purposes of this Rule, "additional supporting evidence" includes evidence such as videos, student admissions, and witness reports.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 10B-4; 10B-14; 10B-134.21;

Eff. July 1, 2024.