What is the process for disciplinary hearing procedures and appeals?
RESPONSE:After an offense report is written, investigated, approved, and graded, the offender is served notice of the alleged rule violation. The offender is also notified that the charge will be heard either at a minor or major hearing. For minor hearings, the process is less formal than major hearings, which subject the offender to major penalties. Minor hearings are held in accordance with administrative procedures required by TDCJ. The accused offender has the right to: (1) receive advance (24 hours) written notice of charges before the hearing, (2) be present at the hearing, and (3) make a verbal statement and submit a written statement at the hearing.Major hearings are conducted in accordance with due process requirements, and administrative procedures required by TDCJ. Due Process requirements entitle the offender to: (1) be present at the hearing (2) receive advance (24 hours) written notice of charges before the hearing, (3) call witnesses and present documentary evidence, (4)
