Anthony A. v. Commissioner of Correction

Summary

The court held that the Department of Correction violated the petitioner's procedural due process rights by classifying him as having a sex treatment need based on nonconviction information without allowing witnesses, disclosing all information it would rely on, or providing an impartial appellate decision maker. The court rejected his substantive due process claim because the classification was based on neutral considerations, served legitimate correctional interests, and survived rational-basis review. The court also held that the classification violated the state constitutional protection against punishment not clearly warranted by law, and directed issuance of habeas relief and expungement of the score.