Alexander v. Oregon State Penitentiary

Petitioner seeks review of an order of the Superintendent of the Oregon State Penitentiary finding him guilty of violations of disciplinary rules. OAR 291-105-015. He makes several assignments of error.1 We reverse and remand.

Petitioner, an inmate of OSP, was assigned to the Prison Farm Annex. With another inmate, he left the prison without authorization and held up a convenience store. The two assaulted the store clerk and stole money, beer and the clerk’s personal possessions. After petitioner was arrested and returned to OSP, a hearings officer made findings and determined that petitioner…