MATTER OF SILVERA v. ARTUZ


233 A.D.2d 662 (1996)

649 N.Y.S.2d 828

In the Matter of Keith Silvera, Petitioner, v. Christopher Artuz, as Superintendent of Green Haven Correctional Facility, et al., Respondents

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

November 14, 1996


Petitioner was found guilty of violating prison disciplinary rules prohibiting the refusal to obey a direct order, refusal to submit to a frisk and possession of a weapon. Petitioner challenges this determination, contending that it was not based upon substantial evidence. We disagree. Adduced in evidence against petitioner was the misbehavior report together with testimony from the correction officer who wrote it. Both related that in response to a correction officer's order...

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