Benefiel v. Commonwealth, Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole

Opinion by

President Judge Crumlish,

Charles Benefiel has filed a petition for review challenging the decision of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole (Board) recommitting him as a technical parole violator. Cross-motions for judgment on the pleadings have been filed, and the issues have been submitted on briefs.

Benefiel alleges that a Board warrant filed to commit and retain him as a technical parole violator should be vacated because of certain alleged procedural deficiencies. We disagree and hold the Board’s action was proper and will enter 'judgment for the Board.

Benefiel was…