Bessinger v. Department of Corrections

While recognizing that the Department of Corrections has a great deal of discretion in this matter, Kelly v Liquor Control Comm, 131 Mich App 600, 603; 345 NW2d 697 (1983), I feel that the department abused that discretion by permanently banning Marcellia Lawson from visiting prisoners because she tried to smuggle currency to appellee, Willie Bessinger, an inmate in a state correctional facility. Considering the facts of this case, I believe that a permanent ban is arbitrary and capricious. I agree with the circuit court that the restriction on Ms. Lawson’s visitation rights should not exceed…