December 23, 2025

Kevin McCarthy, Superintendent, Elmira Correctional Facility, Petitioner v. Pedro Hernandez

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25-748

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Supreme Court

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Reflects complaints, answers, motions, orders and trial notes entered from Jan. 1, 2011.
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