Pulliam v. Goord

Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 (transferred to this Court by order of the Supreme Court, entered in Albany County) to review a determination of respondent which found petitioner guilty of violating certain prison disciplinary rules.

Following a tier III disciplinary hearing, petitioner was found guilty of possession of contraband and possession of unauthorized organizational materials. On administrative appeal, the determination was affirmed with a modified penalty. This CPLR article 78 proceeding ensued and we now confirm.

The determination of guilt is supported by substantial evidence…