Morrissey v. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
408 U.S. 471 (1972)
Relevant factsFree
Iowa parolees Morrissey and Booher (defendants) each had their parole revoked without any revocation hearing and sued, challenging the process (or lack thereof) as violating due process.
IssueFree
Whether due process requires that parole revocation be preceded by an informal hearing before a neutral body, where the parolee has written notice of the alleged violations, is informed of the evidence against him, and can confront and cross-examine witnesses.