Legal Opinion
Ferrin v. New York State Department of Correctional Services
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided October 9, 1986PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
Plaintiff Donald Ferrin is serving a prison sentence of 20 years to life, which sentence was imposed on April 18, 1974. On December 9, 1977, while he was incarcerated at the Dutchess County Jail, he married plaintiff Susan Ferrin. Prior to the marriage, she had given birth, out of wedlock, to a child by Donald Ferrin. The wedding ceremony was performed by the chaplain of the Dutchess County Jail in the office of the warden. Subsequently, Donald Ferrin was transferred to Attica Correctional Facility. While at Attica, he and Susan Ferrin were permitted to participate in the Family Reunion…
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