Stinson v. Arizona Board of Pardons & Paroles

OPINION

HAYS, Justice.

Appellant, Arizona Board of Pardons and Paroles (“Board”), has asked this court to review the decision of the appeals court in Stinson v. Arizona Board of Pardons & Paroles, [1 CA-CIV 8116, filed October 31, 1985]. That decision reversed the trial court’s dismissal of a special action complaint filed by respondent Garnet Stinson (“Stinson”). We accepted review and have jurisdiction pursuant to Ariz.Const. art. 6, § 5, A.R.S. § 12-120.24 Ariz.R.Civ.App. Proc., rule 23, 17A A.R.S.

In July, 1982, Stinson's parole was revoked for continued abuse of alcohol. Three times…