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Idaho at a glance

ProblemOfficeDeadline to fileResponse deadline
Time calculation reviewGrievance Coordinator at the facility (after a Concern Form)Try a Concern Form first (staff answer within 7 days). File the grievance within 30 days of the incident.Staff respond within 14 days of assignment; the reviewing authority decides within 16 days after that.
Credit (good time) disputeGrievance Coordinator at the facility (after a Concern Form)Try a Concern Form first (staff answer within 7 days). File the grievance within 30 days of the incident.Staff respond within 14 days of assignment; the reviewing authority decides within 16 days after that.
Medical request or complaintGrievance Coordinator at the facility (after a Concern Form)Try a Concern Form first (staff answer within 7 days). File the grievance within 30 days of the incident.Staff respond within 14 days of assignment; the reviewing authority decides within 16 days after that.
Visit or mail denial appealGrievance Coordinator at the facility (after a Concern Form)Try a Concern Form first (staff answer within 7 days). File the grievance within 30 days of the incident.Staff respond within 14 days of assignment; the reviewing authority decides within 16 days after that.
Records requestThe records custodian at the agency that keeps the recordNo filing deadline in the statute.Grant or deny within 3 working days for Idaho residents (21 days for non-residents).
Parole fileNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Disability (ADA) accommodationGrievance Coordinator at the facility (after a Concern Form)Try a Concern Form first (staff answer within 7 days). File the grievance within 30 days of the incident.Staff respond within 14 days of assignment; the reviewing authority decides within 16 days after that.
Transfer or classificationGrievance Coordinator at the facility (after a Concern Form)Try a Concern Form first (staff answer within 7 days). File the grievance within 30 days of the incident.Staff respond within 14 days of assignment; the reviewing authority decides within 16 days after that.

Grievance rule: IDOC SOP 316.02.01.001, Grievance and Informal Resolution Procedure for Offenders (v4.0) (opens in new tab). Records: Idaho Code § 74-103 (Idaho Public Records Act) (opens in new tab). Who files a grievance: The offender.

Not legal advice. Rules change and facilities may add local steps; the official text controls. Missing a deadline can end a claim. Find free legal aid (LSC) (opens in new tab). Last checked .

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