IN THE MATTER OF ESCOTO v. GOORD


9 A.D.3d 518 (2004)

779 N.Y.S.2d 314

In the Matter of NELSON ESCOTO, Petitioner, v. GLENN S. GOORD, as Commissioner of Correctional Services, Respondent.

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

July 1, 2004


PETERS, J.

Petitioner, a non-English speaking inmate, was charged in a misbehavior report with violating the prison disciplinary rules which prohibit the possession of a weapon and alteration of an item after a search of his cell uncovered a sharpened can lid. At a tier III hearing, petitioner was provided with an interpreter. He was found guilty of the charges and, following an administrative appeal, commenced this CPLR article 78 proceeding challenging the determination...

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