Callender v. State

OPINION OF THE COURT

David A. Weinstein, J.

This decision follows the trial of the claim of Aaron Callender, an inmate appearing pro se, which was conducted via videoconference from Elmira Correctional Facility on June 8, 2012. The claim, which was filed on August 15, 2007, alleges that Department of Correctional Services1 employees at Southport Correctional Facility (Southport) failed to follow procedures in regard to timely deciding Callender’s appeal from a tier III disciplinary hearing. The claim further alleges that once the hearing disposition was ultimately reversed, Callender was held…