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Washington at a glance

ProblemOfficeDeadline to fileResponse deadline
Time calculation reviewFacility Resolution Specialist (Resolution Request)Not publishedLevel 0 reviews within 10 business days; all other levels within 15 business days.
Credit (good time) disputeFacility Resolution Specialist (Resolution Request)Not publishedLevel 0 reviews within 10 business days; all other levels within 15 business days.
Medical request or complaintFacility Resolution Specialist (Resolution Request)Not publishedLevel 0 reviews within 10 business days; all other levels within 15 business days.
Visit or mail denial appealFacility Resolution Specialist (Resolution Request)Not publishedLevel 0 reviews within 10 business days; all other levels within 15 business days.
Records requestThe records custodian at the agency that keeps the recordNo filing deadline in the statute.Respond within 5 business days of receiving the request.
Parole fileNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Disability (ADA) accommodationFacility Resolution Specialist (Resolution Request)Not publishedLevel 0 reviews within 10 business days; all other levels within 15 business days.
Transfer or classificationFacility Resolution Specialist (Resolution Request)Not publishedLevel 0 reviews within 10 business days; all other levels within 15 business days.

Grievance rule: WA DOC Policy 550.100, Resolution Program (revised 4/29/26) (opens in new tab). Records: RCW 42.56.520 (Prompt responses) (opens in new tab). Who files a grievance: The incarcerated person.

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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