Procedures and policies related to the handling of inmate grievances (Department of Corrections)
Submitted | Sept. 19, 2014 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Minnesota Data Practices Act, I hereby request the following documents:
All procedures and policies related to the handling of inmate grievances.
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as I believe this request is in the public interest. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
In the event that fees cannot be waived, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I would request your response within ten (10) business days.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Sept. 19, 2014. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thank you for your help.
From: Benshoof, Samuel (DOC)
Hi Beryl,
I've been asked to respond to your request to the Minnesota Department of Corrections. All of our procedures and policies related to the handling of inmate grievances can be found here: http://www.doc.state.mn.us/DOcpolicy2/html/DPW_Main.asp.
Select policies/meaning and type in "grievances".
Thank you.
Best,
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Sam Benshoof
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Information Officer, Communications
Samuel.Benshoof@state.mn.us
Office Phone: (651) 361-7607
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Thank you.
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From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Mr. Benshoof,
Thank you so much for your help with this.
I hope you had a lovely holiday.
Beryl