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 South Dakota Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:
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 look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: Winder, Michael
Michael Winder
Communications & Information Manager
South Dakota Department of Corrections
Our mission is to protect the citizens of South Dakota by providing safe and secure facilities for juvenile and adult offenders committed to our custody by the courts. To provide effective community supervision to offenders upon their release and to utilize evidence-based practices to maximize opportunities for rehabilitation.
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Mr. Winder,
Thank you very much for this letter and the provided guidance!
Best wishes,
Beryl
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: Winder, Michael
Beryl,
Our response to your request was sent to you on September 25, 2014 (see attached item). You sent me a thank you message the next day.
Michael Winder
Communications & Information Manager
South Dakota Department of Corrections
Our mission is to protect the citizens of South Dakota by providing safe and secure facilities for juvenile and adult offenders committed to our custody by the courts. To provide effective community supervision to offenders upon their release and to utilize evidence-based practices to maximize opportunities for rehabilitation.
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From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Mr. Winder,
I apologize for the inadvertent follow up.
I hope you had a lovely holiday!
Beryl
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