Ramirez v. Nietzel

Opinion of the Court by

Chief Justice MINTON.

Jose Ramirez was found guilty in a prison disciplinary hearing of committing physical action against another inmate resulting in death or serious physical injury. Ramirez was assessed a penalty of 180 days’ solitary confinement, forfeiture of two years’ non-restorable good-time credit, and restitution in the amount of $556.17. He then filed a declaration of rights action in circuit court, effectively appealing the finding of guilt, arguing the violation of his due-process rights because the prison’s disciplinary hearing officer refused to allow him…