Opinion
December 10, 1998
Petitioner was found guilty of violating the prison disciplinary rules which prohibit inmates from refusing a direct order and interfering with a cell search. As a result, a penalty of three months in the special housing unit with loss of packages was imposed. Contrary to petitioner's contention, we find that the misbehavior report and the testimony presented at the hearing provide substantial evidence of petitioner's guilt ( see, Matter of Farid v. Coombe, 236 A.D.2d 660). Petitioner's remaining contentions, including his assertion that he was denied meaningful employee assistance, that his hearing was untimely, that the Hearing Officer was biased and that his penalty was excessive, have been examined and found to be lacking in merit.
Cardona, P. J., Crew III, Yesawich Jr., Peters and Spain, JJ., concur.
Adjudged that the determination is confirmed, without costs, and petition dismissed.