How does an offender file a grievance?
RESPONSE:Step 1 and Step 2 grievance forms are maintained at central locations in each housing area and may be requested from any officer or the Unit Grievance Investigator. An offender has fifteen (15) days from the date of the alleged incident/issue or when he should have knowledge of the incident/issue, or the date any court dismisses/stays a civil suit for failure to exhaust administrative remedies to file a Step 1 grievance. An offender has fifteen (15) days from the date of the Warden’s signature on the Step 1 form to submit a Step 2 appeal. Offenders may seek help with completing the grievance form from either staff, or other offenders. Once completed, the offender should place the completed grievance form (Step 1 or Step 2) in a grievance box (located in various prominent locations o the unit) or give it directly to the Unit Grievance Investigator. It should be noted that Correctional Officers may distribute blank grievance forms, but are prohibited from handling the grievance
