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134 F.3d 382
98 CJ C.A.R. 698
NOTICE:  Although citation of unpublished opinions remains unfavored, unpublished opinions may now be cited if the opinion has persuasive value on a material issue, and a copy is attached to the citing document or, if cited in oral argument, copies are furnished to the Court and all parties.  See General Order of November 29, 1993, suspending 10th Cir. Rule 36.3 until December 31, 1995, or further order.
Kenneth B. JOHNSON, Plaintiff-Appellant,v.Judy UPHOFF, individually, and in her official capacity asWyoming Department of Corrections Director;  James Ferguson,individually, and in his official capacity as WyomingDepartment of Corrections State Penitentiary Warden;William Hettgar, individually, and in his official capacityas Wyoming Department of Corrections State PenitentiaryAssistant Warden;  Billy Kline, individually, and in hisofficial capacity as Wyoming Department of Corrections StatePenitentiary Security Manager;  Jerry Steele, individually,and in his official capacity as Wyoming Department ofCorrections State Penitentiary Medium Security Unit Manager;Ronald G. Ruettgers, individually, and in his officialcapacity as Wyoming Department of Corrections StatePenitentiary Compliance/Audit Officer;  David Ebell,individually, and in his official capacity as CorrectionsOfficer, Wyoming Department of Corrections StatePenitentiary;  Mike Pacheco, individually, and in hisofficial capacity as Corrections Officer, Wyoming Departmentof Corrections State Penitentiary;  Janell Thayer,individually, and in her official capacity as WyomingDepartment of Corrections State Penitentiary Counselor,Defendants-Appellees.
No. 97-8007
United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit.
Feb. 3, 1998.

Before PORFILIO, KELLY, and HENRY, Circuit Judges.

1
ORDER AND JUDGMENT*

2
After examining the briefs and appellate record, this panel has determined unanimously that oral argument would not materially assist the determination of this appeal.  See Fed.  R.App. P. 34(a);  10th Cir.  R. 34.1.9.  The case is therefore ordered submitted without oral argument.

3
Plaintiff appeals the district court's dismissal of his civil rights complaint, filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983.  The district court dismissed the complaint as frivolous and for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.  We review the dismissal for an abuse of discretion, see McWilliams v. Colorado, 121 F.3d 573, 574-75 (10th Cir.1997), and we affirm.

4
Plaintiff was charged with introduction of contraband in a prison disciplinary proceeding.  The disciplinary committee held a hearing and found plaintiff guilty of the offense.  Plaintiff appealed, and the Warden upheld the committee's decision.  Plaintiff then filed this § 1983 action, arguing that his due process rights were violated in the disciplinary proceeding in several regards.  The district court thoroughly analyzed plaintiff's claims and dismissed them as frivolous and for failing to state a claim.

5
We have reviewed the record, and we AFFIRM the district court's Order Dismissing Civil Rights Complaint for substantially the same reasons set forth therein.  This appeal is frivolous and counts as a "prior occasion" for purposes of 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g).  The mandate shall issue forthwith.

*
 This order and judgment is not binding precedent, except under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, and collateral estoppel.  The court generally disfavors the citation of orders and judgments;  nevertheless, an order and judgment may be cited under the terms and conditions of 10th Cir.  R. 36.3