Legal Opinion
Louis v. Nebraska Department of Correctional Services
Nebraska Court of Appeals
Decided October 12, 2004No. A-03-868PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Cassel, Judge.
INTRODUCTION
The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (DCS) appeals the order of the district court for Johnson County, Nebraska, which reversed a judgment of discipline imposed on prison inmate Douglas Louis for his refusal to submit to a search. Because we conclude that after Louis had made a valid waiver of the right to a hearing, due process did not require that Louis be allowed to revoke that waiver, we reverse, and remand with direction.
BACKGROUND
On January 21, 2003, a DCS caseworker observed Louis walk into the housing unit with a paper sack. At that time, Louis…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- City of Birmingham v. WillsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1912
- Selzer v. BakerNew York Court of Appeals · 1946
- Lynch v. NEBRASKA DEPT. OF CORR. SERVICESNebraska Supreme Court · 1994
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3Cited by3 opinions
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