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In the Matter of MIGUEL HARVEY, Petitioner, v. R.K. WOODS, as Superintendent of Upstate Correctional Facility, et al., Respondents.

Petitioner, a prison inmate, was charged in two misbehavior reports with refusing a search, disobeying a direct order (two counts), violating movement regulations and committing an unhygienic act. The first report arose out of petitioner's refusal to lift his feet to be scanned by a metal detector. The second report stemmed from petitioner's refusal to return his restraints, which he had adjusted, to the proper position, as well as his spitting on the wall and floor. Following a combined tier III disciplinary hearing, petitioner was found guilty of all charges. Upon administrative appeal, that determination was affirmed with a modified penalty and this CPLR article 78 proceeding seeking annulment ensued.

We confirm. The determination of guilt is supported by substantial evidence in the form of the misbehavior reports, videotapes depicting petitioner's conduct and testimony adduced at the hearing ( see Matter of Porter v Goord, 47 AD3d 978, 979). Petitioner's claim of inconsistencies in the evidence, along with the exculpatory testimony offered by petitioner and his inmate witness, created credibility issues for resolution by the Hearing Officer ( see Matter of Jones v Goord, 50 AD3d 1427, 1427). We have reviewed petitioner's remaining contentions, including his claims that the hearing was untimely, the Hearing Officer was biased and he was denied two inmate witnesses, and find no reason to disturb the determination.

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

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HARVEY v. R.K. WOODS
(Jul 24, 2008)