Earl v. State Personnel Board

Opinion

DUARTE, J.

Baron R. Earl (Earl), a parole agent, was disciplined by his employer, California’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Department) for conducting a purportedly unlawful search of a residence, and after an administrative hearing the discipline was upheld by the State Personnel Board (Board). Earl appeals from the trial court’s denial of his administrative mandamus petition, seeking to overturn the Board’s decision. He first contends that his motion to dismiss should have been granted due to lack of timely notice. He next argues that no substantial evidence shows the…