Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Title 77 - JAIL STANDARDS BOARD
Chapter 12 - STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES - INMATE BEHAVIOR, DISCIPLINE AND GRIEVANCE
Section 77-12-005 - Grievance Procedure
Current through March 20, 2024
In all community residential facilities, a procedure shall be available to all inmates for the review and adjudication of grievances, consistent with the following principles:
005.01 Inmate's Right to File
Inmate's Right to File. Any inmate shall be permitted to file a written grievance.
005.02 Facility Responsibility
Facility Responsibility. Such grievances filed shall be transmitted promptly to the facility administrator, designated employee or official charged with the authority to receive and investigate grievances.
005.03 Disciplinary Sanctions
Disciplinary Sanctions. An inmate reporting a grievance shall not be subject adverse action as a result of the filing of a grievance.
005.04 Investigation of Grievance
Investigation of Grievance. Each grievance not obviously frivolous or trivial shall be promptly investigated. A summary report containing the results of the investigation and the recommendations of the facility administrator, designated employee or official charged with the authority to receive and investigate grievances shall be prepared for facility records and the concerned inmate or inmates.
005.05 Time Limitations
Time Limitations. The inmate or inmates filing the grievance shall receive a prompt response from the appropriate authority. Such a response shall indicate what disposition will be made on the recommendations received.
005.06 Appeal
Appeal. At least one level of appeal to the facility administrator is available to all inmates.
