Is an inmate entitled to be called as a witness at a hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Conner v. Sakai, 994 F.2d 1408 (9th Cir. 1992):
5 The state's regulations track Wolff v. McDonnell, supra, in stating that the inmate "should" be given the opportunity to call witnesses "as long as it will not be unduly hazardous to institutional safety or correctional goals." 17-200-16(f)(1). Reasons for denial of such an opportunity are irrelevance, lack of necessity, the hazards presented in the individual case, and "any other justifiable reason." 17-200-16(f)(2).
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