Sandin v. Conner
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| Sandin v. Conner | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 19, 1995 |
Facts
Conner used abusive language when Hawaii prison officials strip-searched him.
A disciplinary hearing was arranged for the prisoner Conner. He was sentenced to solitary confinement for 30 days.Issues
What are the due process rights of a prisoner?
Arguments
Ginsburg dissented by stating that solitary confinement is harsh and could, moreover, reduce the parole prospects of the prisoner Conner.
Holding
Only when a prisoner's disciplinary action imposes an atypical and significant hardship will a due-process hearing be needed.
According to SCOTUS, 30 days of solitary confinement isn't atypical hardship for a prisoner. The Court decides in favor of prison officials in Hawaii.Comments
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