Wolff v. McDonnell (1974) | Definition

 

Course: Introduction / Law

Wolff v. McDonnell (1974) is a SCOTUS decision in which the Court held that prisoners have specific due process rights in prison disciplinary proceedings, such as written notice of charges, a written statement of evidence, and the right to present evidence and call witnesses.


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