Gomez v. Maass

Petitioner appeals the dismissal of his petition for writ of habeas corpus. We review for errors of law, ORS 138.220, and affirm.

Petitioner is incarcerated in the Intensive Management Unit (IMU) of the Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP). An inmate is placed in IMU if OSP determines that he requires intensive supervision because of his characteristics and propensities. Petitioner challenged his placement in IMU through a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The petition alleged that he was placed in IMU without due process and in violation of his right to be free of ex post facto laws. The trial…