Smith v. Johnson
| Docket Number: | 2001-CP-00277-COA Linked Case(s): 2001-CP-00277-COA ; 2001-CT-00277-SCT ; 2001-CT-00277-SCT |
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Opinion Link Opinion Date: 05-13-2003 Opinion Author: Myers, J. Holding: Affirmed |
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Topic: Good time credits - Due process Judge(s) Concurring: McMillin, C.J., King and Southwick, P.JJ., Bridges, Thomas, Lee, Irving, Chandler and Griffis, JJ. Procedural History: Admin or Agency Judgment Nature of the Case: CIVIL - STATE BOARDS AND AGENCIES |
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| Trial Court: |
Date of Trial Judgment: 01-05-2001 Appealed from: Hinds County Circuit Court Judge: James E. Graves, Jr. Disposition: DISMISSED SUIT. Case Number: 251-00-1194 |
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| Appellant: | Johnny Smith |
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| Appellee: | Robert Johnson, Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections | OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BY: JANE L. MAPP |
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| Topic: | Good time credits - Due process |
| Summary of the Facts: | Johnny Smith, a Mississippi Department of Corrections inmate, filed suit alleging that prison officials denied him due process by revoking his good time credits without a judicial hearing. His suit was dismissed, and he appeals. |
| Summary of Opinion Analysis: | The MDOC disciplinary procedures afford offenders sufficient due process. Smith fails to show that the MDOC procedures were not followed nor does he state whether he has exhausted his MDOC administrative remedies. |
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