MATTER OF COPPINS v. CERIO


307 A.D.2d 486 (2003)

761 N.Y.S.2d 879

In the Matter of JOHN COPPINS, Petitioner, v. RICHARD CERIO, as Deputy Superintendent of Programs, Elmira Correctional Facility, et al., Respondents.

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

Decided July 10, 2003.


Petitioner was found guilty of violating the prison disciplinary rule prohibiting the unauthorized use of controlled substances after his urine tested positive for the presence of opiates. The misbehavior report, the positive urinalysis test results with substantiating documentation, and the hearing testimony provide substantial evidence supporting the determination (see Matter of Gonzalez v Selsky, 301 A.D.2d 1019 [2003]; Matter...

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