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Ask the Right Office: Nevada

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Nevada at a glance

ProblemOfficeDeadline to fileResponse deadline
Time calculation reviewGrievance Coordinator at the facility (Informal Grievance, form DOC 3091)Within 10 calendar days of the issue. Within 6 months for property loss, personal injury, medical or other tort claims (NRS 209.243).45 calendar days for the Informal Grievance.
Credit (good time) disputeGrievance Coordinator at the facility (Informal Grievance, form DOC 3091)Within 10 calendar days of the issue. Within 6 months for property loss, personal injury, medical or other tort claims (NRS 209.243).45 calendar days for the Informal Grievance.
Medical request or complaintGrievance Coordinator; informal medical or dental grievances are answered by the Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing designeeWithin 6 months for medical claims (AR 740, NRS 209.243).45 calendar days for the Informal Grievance.
Visit or mail denial appealGrievance Coordinator at the facility (Informal Grievance, form DOC 3091)Within 10 calendar days of the issue. Within 6 months for property loss, personal injury, medical or other tort claims (NRS 209.243).45 calendar days for the Informal Grievance.
Records requestThe records custodian at the agency that keeps the recordNo filing deadline in the statute.By the end of the 5th business day after the request, the records custodian must provide the record or explain in writing why not, and when.
Parole fileNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Disability (ADA) accommodationGrievance Coordinator at the facility (Informal Grievance, form DOC 3091)Within 10 calendar days of the issue. Within 6 months for property loss, personal injury, medical or other tort claims (NRS 209.243).14 calendar days when the grievance is about disability discrimination (ADA Facility Coordinator).
Transfer or classificationGrievance Coordinator at the facility (Informal Grievance, form DOC 3091)Within 10 calendar days of the issue. Within 6 months for property loss, personal injury, medical or other tort claims (NRS 209.243).45 calendar days for the Informal Grievance.

Grievance rule: NDOC AR 740, Offender Grievance Procedure (temporary, effective 07/10/2026) (opens in new tab). Records: NRS 239.0107 (Nevada Public Records Act) (opens in new tab). Who files a grievance: The person in custody (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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