Idaho Department of Correction v. Anderson

LANSING, Judge.

This action stems from the dismissal of respondent Richard Anderson from his employment with the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC or Department) in 1996. Anderson appealed his dismissal to the Idaho Personnel Commission, which overturned the dismissal and ordered Anderson’s reinstatement. IDOC appealed the Personnel Commission’s decision to the district court, which affirmed. IDOC now further appeals to this Court.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

In 1994, Richard Anderson was a classified employee of IDOC, holding the position of manager of the Receiving and Diagnostic…