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Ask the Right Office: New Jersey

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New Jersey at a glance

ProblemOfficeDeadline to fileResponse deadline
Time calculation reviewInmate Remedy System (Inquiry or Grievance form, also on the JPay kiosk)Not publishedNot published
Credit (good time) disputeInmate Remedy System (Inquiry or Grievance form, also on the JPay kiosk)Not publishedNot published
Medical request or complaintInmate Remedy System (Inquiry or Grievance form, also on the JPay kiosk)Not publishedNot published
Visit or mail denial appealInmate Remedy System (Inquiry or Grievance form, also on the JPay kiosk)Not publishedNot published
Records requestThe records custodian at the agency that keeps the recordNo filing deadline in the statute.No later than 7 business days (14 business days for commercial-purpose requests).
Parole fileNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Disability (ADA) accommodationInmate Remedy System (Inquiry or Grievance form, also on the JPay kiosk)Not publishedNot published
Transfer or classificationInmate Remedy System (Inquiry or Grievance form, also on the JPay kiosk)Not publishedNot published

Grievance rule: N.J.A.C. 10A:1-4, Inmate Remedy System (opens in new tab). Records: N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(i) (Open Public Records Act) (opens in new tab). Who files a grievance: The inmate.

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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