New York Court of Appeals
In the Matter of Jehan Abdur-Raheem, Appellant v. Louis Mann, as Superintendent of Shawangunk Correctional…
February 14, 199585 N.Y.2d 113
Summary
The Court affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that a prison disciplinary hearing officer need not personally interview confidential informants to assess credibility and that such hearsay can constitute substantial evidence when reliability is shown. The Court also found no error in denying a redacted copy of the confidential material, in the notice provided, or in refusing an adjournment.