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Mrs.Taylor · #1 06-28-2010, 05:06 AM

I need guidance as to how the appeal process for visitors works!!! I was suspended from visiting my Husband in May after our 1st. FamVisit at CCI...we accidently mixed up our razors while throwing all our stuff into our bags...stupid mistake, but a mistake. My Hubsands 115 was dropped to a 128-a, while I received a 6mo. suspension of ALL visits, at which time I may re-apply for visiting status. SOO, I wrote the warden who forwarded my appeal to the senior officer responsible for my suspension in the first place - which of course he denied. When I contacted him, he basically said you've made your appeal and I denied it...that's that! WTF?? I can't submit a 2nd appeal? I really need to know if anyone has any thoughts as to if this is the correct procedure or what, if so what the next step maybe & opinion's on the matter!

ManyThanks!!
BonezWife

Patrickj · #2 06-28-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs.Taylor

I need guidance as to how the appeal process for visitors works!!! I was suspended from visiting my Husband in May after our 1st. FamVisit at CCI...we accidently mixed up our razors while throwing all our stuff into our bags...stupid mistake, but a mistake. My Hubsands 115 was dropped to a 128-a, while I received a 6mo. suspension of ALL visits, at which time I may re-apply for visiting status. SOO, I wrote the warden who forwarded my appeal to the senior officer responsible for my suspension in the first place - which of course he denied. When I contacted him, he basically said you've made your appeal and I denied it...that's that! WTF?? I can't submit a 2nd appeal? I really need to know if anyone has any thoughts as to if this is the correct procedure or what, if so what the next step maybe & opinion's on the matter!

ManyThanks!!

BonezWife

Mrs. Taylor
Here are the procedures that should be followed Since you have received your decision from the staff member you now need to direct another letter to the Warden . Then get his/hers response in writing before you can proceed to the next level make copies of all letters received and forward copies with any new information to the next level. I will try and get you more details , but this will get you started

A visitor who wants to appeal a visiting
policy or decision must send a letter to the Warden (if the appeal concerns a decision made by
institution staff or a local practice) or the CDCR Director (if the appeal concerns a department wide
policy). The letter should describe the problem and state that it is an appeal of a visiting issue pursuant to CDCR rules. The Warden must provide a written response within 15 working days; a Warden’s decision can then be appealed by writing a letter to the CDCR Director and
attaching a copy of the Warden’s response. The Director has 20 working days from the date theappeal is received to provide a written response. (15 CCR § 3179(b) and (c).) A visitor who
follows this appeal process will almost always be able to present the issue for consideration atthe highest level of review

Mrs.Taylor · #3 06-29-2010, 04:01 AM

Patrick - you are possibly the best ever!!! Seen your work in the best and you are always spot on!!! MANY THANKS! The Ombudsman's contacted me this morning and directed me to forward my appeal to the Director, because my initial appeal (which was sent to the Warden) was heard and decided by the Lt. who heard my appeal and handed down a denial..

Any other information you have would be much appreciated!!!!!

Thank You Again!!!

Mrs. Taylor

Patrickj · #4 06-29-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs.Taylor

Patrick - you are possibly the best ever!!! Seen your work in the best and you are always spot on!!! MANY THANKS! The Ombudsman's contacted me this morning and directed me to forward my appeal to the Director, because my initial appeal (which was sent to the Warden) was heard and decided by the Lt. who heard my appeal and handed down a denial..

Any other information you have would be much appreciated!!!!!

Thank You Again!!!

Mrs. Taylor

Looks like you pretty well are at your next level. Personally I don't agree with how the Warden handled his end, but that is just my two cents worth. I would have thought the Warden would have ask the visiting Lt. about this matter then formed his own opinion. Which would have been the same as the Lt. ( good ole boys must stick together lol)

Mrs.Taylor · #5 07-05-2010, 04:20 AM

hehehe I LOVE IT!!! ---so the saga continues, Hubz was called to visit this weekend and told to cease and dastssssiiissstt! OR I may never get my visits back. WOW! then he was told...file a CitzensComplaint! That's something else!

Patrickj · #6 07-05-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs.Taylor

hehehe I LOVE IT!!! ---so the saga continues, Hubz was called to visit this weekend and told to cease and dastssssiiissstt! OR I may never get my visits back. WOW! then he was told...file a CitzensComplaint! That's something else!

Your husband doesn't do a citizen's complaint you would have to do that. His only avenue is the 602 process You can review the citizen's complaint process in the Title 15 and in D.O.M ( Department Operation Manual) You can find the links here http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Regulations/Adult_Operations/index.html
Review Chapter 5 of D.O.M Check any change they may have made also to D.O.M or the Title 15