Robert Matheny, Sheriff v. Lieutenant Gregory Scolapio

Davis, Justice:

The petitioner herein and plaintiff below, Robert Matheny,1 Sheriff of Harrison County ("Sheriff Matheny" or "the Sheriff"), appeals from an order entered August 9, 2016, by the Circuit Court of Harrison County. By that order, the circuit court granted mandamus relief to the respondent herein and defendant below, Lieutenant Gregory Scolapio ("Lieutenant Scolapio"), finding that he was entitled to receive a hearing before the Harrison County Civil Service Commission for Deputy Sheriffs ("Commission") regarding the Sheriff's decision to terminate his employment. On appeal to this…