Opinion
S271243
01-05-2022
STONE (ADAM J.) ON H.C.
Order to show cause issued, returnable in Superior Court
The Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is ordered to show cause, returnable before the Kern County Superior Court, why petitioner is not entitled to relief on the grounds staff at Kern Valley State Prison pose an ongoing threat of violence to, and retaliation against, petitioner in violation of the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The return must be served and filed on or before February 4, 2022.
Votes: Cantil-Sakauye, C. J., Corrigan, Liu, Kruger, Groban, and Jenkins, JJ.