Whitfield v. Department of Corrections

Inmate Shannon Whitfield appeals the order dismissing his petition for writ of mandamus challenging the disciplinary action taken against him by the Department of Corrections (Department). The circuit court dismissed the petition for failure to exhaust administrative remedies. We affirm the dismissal order on the basis that the petition was not timely filed in the circuit court.

In February 2011, Whitfield was issued a disciplinary report for possession of marijuana. He was found guilty of the offense after a disciplinary hearing, and as a result, he received 60 days in disciplinary…