State Ex Rel. Renner v. Department of Health & Social Services

Renner, through his counsel, the State Public Defender, contends that the trial court erred in finding that the department’s action was not arbitrary or capricious. The precise issues raised on appeal are: (1) Whether the department correctly found that the appellant’s conduct constituted a violation of the conditions of parole; (2) whether the department was required to state reasons for revocation which evidenced the consideration of alternatives to a return to prison; and (3) whether the appellant, as a mandatory release parolee, was denied due process and equal protection when his good…