MATTER OF SYMMONDS v. GOORD


244 A.D.2d 737 (1997)

666 N.Y.S.2d 48

In the Matter of Philip Symmonds, Petitioner, v. Glenn Goord, as Commissioner of New York State Department of Correctional Services, Respondent

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

November 20, 1997


Petitioner was found guilty of violating the prison disciplinary rule which prohibits the use of controlled substances after his urine tested positive for the presence of cannabinoids. Petitioner contends that the determination of guilt is not supported by substantial evidence because there were gaps in the chain of custody of his urine samples. We do not agree. The evidence presented at the hearing was sufficient to substantiate the required chain of custody (see...

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