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Nature of Suit Code: 530
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Petitions - Habeas Corpus
Cause of Action: 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RAJ CHRISTOPHER GUPTA,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-02-1421 GEB JFM P

vs.

EDWARD ALAMEIDA, et al., 

Respondents. ORDER

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Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with an application for a writ of

habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. Petitioner challenges a prison disciplinary

conviction that he suffered in September 2000 at High Desert State Prison in Susanville,

California. Petitioner was found guilty of failing to follow written instructions concerning his

abuse of the inmate appeal process and assessed thirty days loss of time credits. Petitioner claims

that his constitutional rights were violated because (1) he did not abuse the administrative appeal

process and no evidence was presented that he did; (2) he was not allowed to present evidence in

defense of the charges; and (3) the investigative employee assigned to assist him did not provide

adequate assistance. Respondents contend that petitioner does not have a liberty interest in the

challenged disciplinary proceedings and that his claims are without merit.

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After review of the record herein, the court finds additional issues that may

require further briefing. First, the record before the court shows that petitioner’s offense was

classified as a Division F offense. (Ex. B to Respondents’ Answer, filed March 4, 2003.) 

Applicable regulations provide that an inmate may apply for restoration of credits lost pursuant to

a Division F offense after remaining disciplinary free for a period of three months. 15 Cal. Code

Regs. § 3328(c). Almost five years have elapsed since the disciplinary conviction at issue. Good

cause appearing, respondents will be directed to inform the court in writing whether the thirty

days of credit lost in these disciplinary proceedings have been restored to petitioner. If said

credits have been restored, both parties shall show cause in writing why this action should not be

dismissed as moot.

If the credits have not been restored to petitioner, respondents shall forthwith file

copies of all material considered by the hearing officer in connection with the disciplinary

proceedings at issue. (See Respondents’ Ex. B at 3.) With said filing, respondents shall

specifically identify the 20 non-emergency appeals referred to in the disciplinary charges written

by S. Ransdell. (Id.)

In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Within fifteen days from the date of this order the parties shall inform the court

in writing whether the time credits lost in the disciplinary proceedings at issue have been restored

to petitioner and, if they have been restored, shall show cause in writing why this action should

not be dismissed as moot; and

2. If the credits have not been restored, respondents shall within the same fifteen

day period filed copies of all materials considered by the hearing officer at the disciplinary

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hearing at issue in this matter and shall specifically identify the 20 non-emergency appeals

referred to in the disciplinary charges. 

DATED: August 22, 2005.

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