Long v. Arizona Bd. of Pardons and Parole

OPINION

FIDEL, Presiding Judge.

Robert E. Long, II, an inmate at the Arizona State Prison Complex (“ASPC”) in Win-slow, brought the underlying habeas corpus proceeding to challenge the termination of his community release status and return to prison confinement. The State of Arizona appeals from the trial court’s conclusion that Long was denied due process and the trial court’s order that Long be returned to community release.

I

In November of 1991, Long received a five year prison term. Upon application to the Arizona Department of Corrections (“ADOC”), he was accepted into shock incarceration,…