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In the Matter of RORY DOLAN, Petitioner, v. GLENN S. GOORD, as Commissioner of Correctional Ser

Petitioner challenges a determination finding him guilty of violating a facility movement regulation. We confirm. The misbehavior report with a specific account of the incident, written by the involved correction officer, provides substantial evidence supporting the determination of guilt ( see Matter of Foster v Coughlin, 76 NY2d 964, 966). Petitioner's exculpatory statements as to his reasoning and the nature of his refusal presented credibility and mitigation issues for the Hearing Officer to resolve ( see Matter of Miller v New York State Dept. of Correctional Servs., 295 AD2d 714, 714-715). However, as a prison inmate, petitioner did not have the right to choose whether he would comply with the regulation ( see Matter of Rivera v Smith, 63 NY2d 501, 515-516).

Petitioner's procedural objections are unpersuasive. A review of the misbehavior report reveals that it disclosed the relevant details with enough particularity to enable petitioner to prepare a defense ( see Matter of Quintana v Selsky, 268 AD2d 624, 625). The record demonstrates that the hearing was conducted in a fair and impartial manner and the determination did not flow from any bias on the part of the Hearing Officer ( see Matter of Cayenne v Goord, 16 AD3d 782, 783-784). The Hearing Officer appropriately addressed each of petitioner's requests and complaints. Petitioner's remaining contentions, to the extent preserved, have been reviewed and determined to be without merit.

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

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DOLAN v. GOORD
(Jun 28, 2007)