Is there a constitutional requirement for confrontation and cross-examination of an adverse witness at a prison disciplinary hearing?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Bostic v. Brackney, 976 F.2d 736 (9th Cir. 1992):
The Constitution requires that prison officials give an inmate at least twenty-four hours notice in advance of appearance to prepare a written statement of fact findings as to evidence relied upon and the reason for taking the disciplinary action. Wolff v. McDonnell, 418 U.S. 539, 563 (1974). There is no constitutional requirement, however, of confrontation and cross-examination of an adverse witness in a prison disciplinary hearing. Id. at 567.
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