How does an offender appeal a disciplinary case he/she received?
As stated in the TDCJ Offender Orientation Handbook, given to each offender upon entry into the prison system, offenders have the right to appeal any disciplinary decision made by the unit. This appeal is done by utilizing the offender grievance procedure and submitted to the warden or Facility Administrator. If the offender is not satisfied with the Warden or Facility Administrator’s decision, he may then file the next level of grievance for appeal purposes. The Counsel Substitute will assist offenders with an appeal if they request assistance. We encourage offenders to use informal measures to address concerns at the unit level, where applicable.
