Where do I send a complaint in Louisiana?

The Warden (Request for Administrative Remedy, form ARP-1, or a letter). Rule: La. Admin. Code tit. 22, pt. I, § 325, Administrative Remedy Procedure.

What is the deadline to file a grievance in Louisiana?

Within 90 days after the incident (the Warden may waive this). La. R.S. 15:1172 also sets 90 days for injury or damage claims.

How long does the Louisiana have to respond?

First Step: the Warden responds within 40 days.

How do I request records in Louisiana?

La. R.S. 44:33 (Public Records Law). If the record is in active use, the custodian must certify that in writing and set a time within 3 days (not counting weekends and holidays).

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Louisiana at a glance

Problem	Office	Deadline to file	Response deadline
Time calculation review	The Warden (Request for Administrative Remedy, form ARP-1, or a letter)	Within 90 days after the incident (the Warden may waive this). La. R.S. 15:1172 also sets 90 days for injury or damage claims.	First Step: the Warden responds within 40 days.
Credit (good time) dispute	The Warden (Request for Administrative Remedy, form ARP-1, or a letter)	Within 90 days after the incident (the Warden may waive this). La. R.S. 15:1172 also sets 90 days for injury or damage claims.	First Step: the Warden responds within 40 days.
Medical request or complaint	The Warden (Request for Administrative Remedy, form ARP-1, or a letter)	Within 90 days after the incident (the Warden may waive this). La. R.S. 15:1172 also sets 90 days for injury or damage claims.	First Step: the Warden responds within 40 days.
Visit or mail denial appeal	The Warden (Request for Administrative Remedy, form ARP-1, or a letter)	Within 90 days after the incident (the Warden may waive this). La. R.S. 15:1172 also sets 90 days for injury or damage claims.	First Step: the Warden responds within 40 days.
Records request	The records custodian at the agency that keeps the record	No filing deadline in the statute.	If the record is in active use, the custodian must certify that in writing and set a time within 3 days (not counting weekends and holidays).
Parole file	Not published	Not published	Not published
Disability (ADA) accommodation	The Warden (Request for Administrative Remedy, form ARP-1, or a letter)	Within 90 days after the incident (the Warden may waive this). La. R.S. 15:1172 also sets 90 days for injury or damage claims.	First Step: the Warden responds within 40 days.
Transfer or classification	The Warden (Request for Administrative Remedy, form ARP-1, or a letter)	Within 90 days after the incident (the Warden may waive this). La. R.S. 15:1172 also sets 90 days for injury or damage claims.	First Step: the Warden responds within 40 days.

Grievance rule: La. Admin. Code tit. 22, pt. I, § 325, Administrative Remedy Procedure (opens in new tab). Records: La. R.S. 44:33 (Public Records Law) (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 2026-10-20.

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