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Ask the Right Office: Oklahoma

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Oklahoma at a glance

ProblemOfficeDeadline to fileResponse deadline
Time calculation reviewReviewing authority: the facility head (medical grievances go to the facility Correctional Health Services Administrator)Request to Staff (DOC 090124D) within 7 days of the incident. Then the grievance (DOC 090124A) must be received within 15 days of the Request to Staff response (the reviewing authority may extend this up to 60 days for good cause).20 days from receipt of the grievance.
Credit (good time) disputeReviewing authority: the facility head (medical grievances go to the facility Correctional Health Services Administrator)Request to Staff (DOC 090124D) within 7 days of the incident. Then the grievance (DOC 090124A) must be received within 15 days of the Request to Staff response (the reviewing authority may extend this up to 60 days for good cause).20 days from receipt of the grievance.
Medical request or complaintFacility Correctional Health Services Administrator (CHSA)Request to Staff (DOC 090124D) within 7 days of the incident. Then the grievance (DOC 090124A) must be received within 15 days of the Request to Staff response (the reviewing authority may extend this up to 60 days for good cause).20 days from receipt of the grievance.
Visit or mail denial appealReviewing authority: the facility head (medical grievances go to the facility Correctional Health Services Administrator)Request to Staff (DOC 090124D) within 7 days of the incident. Then the grievance (DOC 090124A) must be received within 15 days of the Request to Staff response (the reviewing authority may extend this up to 60 days for good cause).20 days from receipt of the grievance.
Records requestThe records custodian at the agency that keeps the recordNot publishedNot published
Parole fileNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Disability (ADA) accommodationReviewing authority: the facility head (medical grievances go to the facility Correctional Health Services Administrator)Request to Staff (DOC 090124D) within 7 days of the incident. Then the grievance (DOC 090124A) must be received within 15 days of the Request to Staff response (the reviewing authority may extend this up to 60 days for good cause).20 days from receipt of the grievance.
Transfer or classificationReviewing authority: the facility head (medical grievances go to the facility Correctional Health Services Administrator)Request to Staff (DOC 090124D) within 7 days of the incident. Then the grievance (DOC 090124A) must be received within 15 days of the Request to Staff response (the reviewing authority may extend this up to 60 days for good cause).20 days from receipt of the grievance.

Grievance rule: ODOC OP-090124, Inmate/Offender Grievance Process (effective 01/18/2022) (opens in new tab). Records: 51 O.S. § 24A.5 (Oklahoma Open Records Act). Who files a grievance: The inmate/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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