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SERVICE OF A LAWSUIT: Someone is asking me to accept service of a lawsuit? What should I do?

LEGAL REPRESENTATION: I have been sued. Will the University represent me?

SUBPOENA: I have been subpoenaed as a witness. What should I do?

SUBPOENA FOR DOCUMENTS: I have received a subpoena to turn over documents (subpoena duces tecum) relating to University business. What should I do?

PROBATE: Where do I send a notice of petition to probate a will where the University is named as a beneficiary?

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT: I was involved in a car accident on campus. What should I do?

ACCIDENT (NOT AUTOMOBILE): I have been involved in a non-automobile accident on campus. What should I do?

THEFT: Something has been stolen from me. What should I do?

ILLEGAL ACTIVITY: I am concerned that a University employee may be committing fraud or failing to comply with the law. What should I do?

HEALTH & SAFETY CONCERNS: I'm concerned for my personal safety on campus. What should I do?

LAWYER REFERRAL: I need a lawyer for a personal matter. Can you refer me to someone?

JURY DUTY: I have been called for Jury Duty. What should I do?

BANKRUPTCY - STANFORD AS CREDITOR: I just received a notice to creditors in a bankruptcy matter. What should I do?

FBI, POLICE OR OTHER ENFORCING AGENCY INTERVIEW REQUEST: An FBI agent has contacted me requesting an interview. What should I do?

ARREST POLICY: There was an incident at Stanford that led to an arrest. What will Stanford do now?

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SERVICE OF A LAWSUIT: Someone is asking me to accept service of a lawsuit? What should I do?

The only authorized agent for service of legal process (such as a summons and complaint) for the University and the Hospitals is the Office of the General Counsel.

No one else should accept service on behalf of the University or the Hospitals.

If you are being named individually in a lawsuit as a defendant or respondent you can accept service on your own behalf. If the lawsuit involves the University or the Hospitals in any way -- even if they were not named as defendants or respondents or if you were not served on their behalf -- please transmit a copy of the complaint and summons to the Office of the General Counsel immediately.

If the lawsuit does not have anything to do with the University or Hospitals, you may want to consult a personal lawyer.

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LEGAL REPRESENTATION: I have been sued. Will the University represent me?

In most instances, if you are being sued because of your work at Stanford or the Hospitals, you will be represented by Stanford or the Hospitals. For more information see the Administrative Guide Memo 15.7 at http://adminguide.stanford.edu/15_7.pdf.

If you're being sued because of personal activities, the University will not represent you. The University cannot recommend a specific lawyer to you, but there are many lawyer referral services in the area. If you have any additional questions, you may contact the Office of the General Counsel.

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SUBPOENA: I have been subpoenaed as a witness. What should I do?

If you have been subpoenaed in connection with activities at the University, please contact the Office of the General Counsel.
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SUBPOENA FOR DOCUMENTS: I have received a subpoena to turn over documents (subpoena duces tecum) relating to University business. What should I do?

Except as to subpoenas handled regularly by Human Resources, Payroll, and the Hospitals (which should be referred directly to those offices or entities), you should not turn over documents relating to the University or the Hospitals without consulting first with the Office of the General Counsel. You should, however, insure that any documents described in the subpoena are kept for possible production.

If the documents relate to Stanford or the Hospitals, you should immediately contact the Office of the General Counsel and forward them a copy of the subpoena.

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PROBATE: Where do I send a notice of petition to probate a will where the University is named as a beneficiary?


Office of Planned Giving
Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center
326 Galvez St., Stanford Ca 94305-6105
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AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT: I was involved in a car accident in a University vehicle or while on University business. What should I do?

You should report the accident to the police and to Risk Management pursuant to the guidelines set forth at http://www.stanford.edu/dept/ Risk-Management/docs/vehicleguide.shtml.
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ACCIDENT (NOT AUTOMOBILE): I have been involved in a non-automobile accident on campus. What should I do?

The University requires that all accidents be reported to Risk Management. The accident reporting form is located at http://www.stanford.edu/dept/ Risk-Management/docs/ forms/su-17.html.
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THEFT: Something has been stolen from me. What should I do?

Please report the loss to campus police at 723-9633.
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ILLEGAL ACTIVITY: I am concerned that a University employee may be committing fraud or failing to comply with the law. What should I do?

Stanford takes seriously its obligations to comply with applicable laws and regulations and to act ethically in its business dealings.

You are encouraged to report such instances of noncompliance. Please see the Code of Conduct for Business Activities at http://adminguide.stanford.edu/15.pdf.

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HEALTH & SAFETY CONCERNS: I'm concerned for my personal safety on campus. What should I do?

If there is an immediate threat to your safety or the safety of others, you should immediately call 911.

Employees should consult their Supervisor or other Managers.

Students should contact the Dean of Students Office at http://www.stanford.edu/dept/DOS.

If you are being harassed or stalked, contact the police and the Office of the General Counsel.

If you are concerned about workplace hazards, contact Environmental Health & Safety and/or the Office of Risk Management.

See also The Stanford Safety and Security Almanac http://www.stanford.edu/ group/ssu/almanac.html, which provides important safety information and crime statistics.

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LAWYER REFERRAL: I need a lawyer for a personal matter. Can you refer me to someone?

We cannot recommend specific counsel, but you may want to contact one of the following bar association lawyer referral services:

 

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JURY DUTY: I have been called for Jury Duty. What should I do?

You need to comply with the rules of the County in which you have been called for jury duty.

Notify your manager immediately so that arrangements can be made to cover your work. For policies on pay, see http://adminguide.stanford.edu/22_7.pdf.

If you are a student, you do not have an automatic exemption but you may be able to get a deferral if it interferes with your studies. Contact the number on your notice.

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BANKRUPTCY - STANFORD AS CREDITOR: I just received a notice to creditors in a bankruptcy matter. What should I do?

If the matter involves Stanford or the Hospitals, you should immediately contact the Office of the General Counsel and send it copies of all documents.
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FBI, POLICE OR OTHER ENFORCING AGENCY INTERVIEW REQUEST: An FBI agent has contacted me requesting an interview. What should I do?

Click Here for more Information. For more details, please review the Procedures for Regulatory Inspections at Stanford.
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ARREST POLICY: There was an incident at Stanford that led to an arrest. What will Stanford do now?

The University has long adhered to a policy of non-interference once an arrest has been made. For more details, please review Stanford University's Policy on Arrests and Prosecutions.
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