Opinion
No. 2009-06995.
June 29, 2010.
Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 to review a determination of the Superintendent of Green Haven Correctional Facility dated November 20, 2008, which confirmed a determination of a hearing officer dated September 19, 2008, made after a tier III disciplinary hearing, finding the petitioner guilty of violating a prison disciplinary rule and imposing a penalty.
Peter Anekwe, Stormville, N.Y., petitioner pro se.
Andrew M. Cuomo, Attorney General, New York, N.Y. (Michael S. Belohlavek and Patricia J. Walsh of counsel), for respondent.
Before: Mastro, J.P., Florio, Belen and Chambers, JJ.
Adjudged that the petition is denied, the determination is confirmed, and the proceeding is dismissed on the merits, without costs or disbursements.
Contrary to the petitioner's contention, the testimony of a correction officer, along with the misbehavior report, constituted substantial evidence of his guilt ( see generally Matter of Johnson v Selsky, 45 AD3d 595). Moreover, we find no merit to the petitioner's contention that the misbehavior report violated 7 NYCRR 251-3.1, as it contained the necessary specificity to apprise the petitioner of the charges so as to enable him to prepare an adequate defense ( see generally Matter of Winkler v Keane, 194 AD2d 544, 545; Matter of Ross v Lord, 172 AD2d 527).