Prison Law Office v. Koenig

Opinion

CHANNELL, J.

In this case of first impression, appellant Prison Law Office challenges the constitutionality of Penal Code section 3003,1 providing for return of a parolee to the county of his or her commitment when released on parole. The Prison Law Office contends that the trial court improperly granted summary judgment to respondent Ronald Koenig, Chairman of the Board of Prison Terms.2 We find the provision constitutional on its face and thus affirm the judgment.

I. Facts

After the Board of Prison Terms (Board) formulated a policy of releasing parolees to the county of commitment,…