Michigan prisoners had a protected property interest in possessing computers in their cells, but were not entitled to a hearing on denial of that interest. No statutory or constitutional violations alleged in property loss suit. Social security benefits suspended. Inmate who assaulted fellow inmate must pay state medical expenses. Nevada Bd. of Prison Com'rs.
Prisoner alleges valid claim that guards destroyed legal papers.
Dismissal of inmate's small claim action against sheriff for not returning his property was abuse of discretion. Prison reimbursement act calling for liens on inmate property to defray costs of confinement applies to all inmates of state prison system. Sheriff and law enforcement officers are forbidden to accept property from prisoners. Police Department rightfully seized arrestees' money and gave it to proper owners. Prison personnel cannot withdraw inmate's funds for payment to sheriff for damages.