81 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 13, § 004

Current through June 17, 2024
Section 81-13-004 - Grievance Procedure

In all jail facilities, a procedure shall be available to all inmates for the review and adjudication of grievances, consistent with the following principles:

004.01 Inmate's Right to File

Any inmate shall be permitted to report and file a grievance.

004.02 Facility Responsibility

Such grievances filed shall be transmitted without interference or delay to the facility administrator, designated employee or official charged with the authority to receive and investigate grievances.

004.03 Disciplinary Sanctions

An inmate reporting a grievance shall not be subject to any disciplinary sanction or adverse action as a result of the filing of a grievance.

004.04 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 jail facility records and the concerned inmate or inmates.

004.05 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.

81 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 13, § 004