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In the Matter of MILTON ARNOLD, Petitioner, v. BRIAN FISCHER, as Commissioner of Correctional Ser

After an investigation indicated that petitioner slashed another inmate's face, petitioner was charged in a misbehavior report with assault and violent conduct. A tier III disciplinary hearing ensued, at the conclusion of which petitioner was found guilty of both charges. That determination was administratively affirmed, prompting petitioner to commence this CPLR article 78 proceeding seeking annulment.

We confirm. Respondent's determination is supported by substantial evidence in the record, including the misbehavior report and confidential testimony and information ( see Matter of Gallo v Fischer, 50 AD3d 1374, 1374). Contrary to petitioner's assertion, the misbehavior report was sufficiently detailed such that petitioner had notice of the charges against him and was able to prepare a defense ( see Matter of Nova v Selsky, 54 AD3d 453, 454). Petitioner's contention that the Hearing Officer was biased is neither substantiated by the record nor is there any indication that the determination of guilt flowed from any purported bias ( see Matter of Randolph v Napoli, 56 AD3d 832, 833).

We have examined petitioner's remaining arguments, including his claim that the Hearing Officer failed to appropriately assess the credibility of the confidential information, and find them to be unavailing.

Adjudged that the determination is confirmed, without costs, and petition dismissed.

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ARNOLD v. FISCHER
(Mar 12, 2009)