While the omission aroused concern, HUPD said it was the result of computer bugs and human error and soon after installed accuracy checks on the system.
But while the Harvard administrative justice process is not held to the same standard of public access, the consequences remain grave.
According to Avery, the Ad Board defines rape more broadly than the state, viewing someone who is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs as unable to give consent.
While the College urges victims to pursue the courts first, once an arrest is made, it is likely the College will take action to protect the victim and place the alleged perpetrator on an involuntary leave.
When it comes to College administrators, most feel their primary responsibility is to the victim.
"I really try to work with the survivors as much as possible, and try to let them dictate the outcome," says Avery.
Dunster House Allston Burr Senior Tutor John T. O'Keefe says he will try to uphold both student wishes and public safety.
"If I thought there was some kind of threat to the community, I would take action. But I would do everything I could to respect the students' wishes."