Wolff v. McDonnell

Wolff v. McDonnell (1974) is a Supreme Court case that established the rights of prisoners to seek appeal or challenge their disciplinary actions in prison. The Court ruled that inmates must be given some basic protections, including notice of the alleged misconduct and a fair hearing before losing privileges or good behavior credits. The decision clarified that prison officials cannot revoke privileges without proper procedures, ensuring prisoners' due process rights are respected even while incarcerated. This case set important standards for balancing prison discipline with individual rights.