What rights does an inmate have in a disciplinary hearing?

A prisoner in a disciplinary hearing is entitled to certain, but not all, due process protections afforded to a defendant in a criminal prosecution. Wolff v. McDonnell, 418 U.S. 539, 556 (1974). Specifically, an inmate has the right: (1) to written notice of the charges at least 24 hours prior to the disciplinary hearing; (2) to appear in person before an impartial hearing body; (3) to call witnesses and present documentary evidence; (4) to

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