Basketball Operations Manual - Basketball New Zealand

SCHEDULE 1
BBNZ JUDICIAL REGULATIONS
SUMMARY OF PROCESS
First Tier: Referral to Judicial Committee
Report of alleged offence (in writing) from official, floor controller, witness, BBNZ CEO or League
Commissioner. Generally to be made within 48 hours of the conclusion of the game.
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Recipient (President/Chairperson of relevant Association, Tournament Controller, League Commissioner
or BBNZ CEO) makes a determination whether to refer to Judicial Committee as soon
as reasonably practicable following receipt of the report [within 48 hours]. The recipient may determine
that the conduct is not sufficiently serious to warrant a hearing (and may also issue a written
caution).
If referred to Judicial Committee the alleged offender shall receive a copy of report (and election
to admit offence form).
Judicial Committee shall consider the evidence (which may be at a hearing). Whether offence was
committed is to be determined on the balance of probabilities. The Committee determines its own
procedures (including timeframes) but will seek to deal with the matter as soon as reasonably practicable
— when possible, this will be prior to the next game. The Judicial Committee may impose
a sanction or penalty (having regard to the maximum sanction set out in Appendix 1). Affected
parties will be notified of the decision as soon as possible after it has been reached. [Judicial Committee
decisions may also be released to the media.]
Second Tier: Appeals to BBNZ Appeal Committee
Appeals must be lodged within 7 days of determination of Judicial Committee. Appeal must state
grounds and must be accompanied by payment of $1,000 deposit. The appeal will be heard as soon
as reasonably practicable. Pending the hearing, the Judicial Committee sanction will continue to
apply.
BBNZ Appeal Committee has similar powers to those of Judicial Committee to determine its own
procedure, consider evidence and receive submissions. The parties will be advised of the outcome
of an appeal as soon as practicable after a determination is made.
Third Tier: Appeals to New Zealand Sports Tribunal
Limited grounds of appeal to New Zealand Sports Tribunal (established by SPARC). Appeals must
be filed within 14 days of a determination of the BBNZ Appeal Committee.
Judicial Regulations
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