OPINION OF THE COURT
CATTERSON, J.
The question raised by this CPLR article 78 proceeding is whether a trial court has "inherent power" to issue orders authorizing the Department of Correctional Services (hereinafter referred to as DOCS) to place an inmate in solitary confinement once the criminal proceeding has terminated by entry of judgment.
The criminal prosecution underlying this proceeding was commenced against petitioner Jovan Fludd in May...
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