Vol. 27 No. 18 – Use Of “Pitchess” Motions In Administrative Disciplinary Appeals Is Permitted
USE OF “PITCHESS” MOTIONS IN ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINARY APPEALS IS PERMITTED Contrary to what had been believed to be established law, the California Court of Appeal ruled that a hearing officer, in an administrative appeal of discipline of a correctional officer, “has the authority to grant a Pitchess motion.” On September 28, 2012, the 4th Appellate District […]