Narrative Opinion Summary
Rashad Ruhani, the petitioner, challenged a determination made by Albert Prack, Deputy Commissioner of the Inmate Disciplinary Program and Special Housing Unit, following a tier III hearing that concluded Ruhani violated an inmate rule. The case was reviewed under CPLR article 78 after being transferred from the Supreme Court in Cayuga County. The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Fourth Judicial Department, unanimously confirmed the respondent’s determination, dismissing the petition without costs. The order was officially entered on May 2, 2014.
Legal Issues Addressed
Confirmation of Administrative Determinationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Appellate Division confirmed the decision made by the Deputy Commissioner of the Inmate Disciplinary Program, indicating that the administrative determination was upheld.
Reasoning: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Fourth Judicial Department, unanimously confirmed the respondent’s determination, dismissing the petition without costs.
Dismissal of Petition Without Costssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court dismissed the petition challenging the administrative decision without imposing any costs on the petitioner.
Reasoning: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Fourth Judicial Department, unanimously confirmed the respondent’s determination, dismissing the petition without costs.
Review Under CPLR Article 78subscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case involves a judicial review of an administrative decision under CPLR article 78, which is a proceeding used to challenge determinations made by state or local agencies.
Reasoning: The case was reviewed under CPLR article 78 after being transferred from the Supreme Court in Cayuga County.