Current through November 30, 2024
Section 542.11 - Responsibility(a) The Community Corrections Manager (CCM), Warden, Regional Director, and General Counsel are responsible for the implementation and operation of the Administrative Remedy Program at the Community Corrections Center (CCC), institution, regional and Central Office levels, respectively, and shall:(1) Establish procedures for receiving, recording, reviewing, investigating, and responding to Administrative Remedy Requests (Requests) or Appeals (Appeals) submitted by an inmate;(2) Acknowledge receipt of a Request or Appeal by returning a receipt to the inmate;(3) Conduct an investigation into each Request or Appeal;(4) Respond to and sign all Requests or Appeals filed at their levels. At the regional level, signatory authority may be delegated to the Deputy Regional Director. At the Central Office level, signatory authority may be delegated to the National Inmate Appeals Administrator. Signatory authority extends to staff designated as acting in the capacities specified in this § 542.11 , but may not be further delegated without the written approval of the General Counsel.(b) Inmates have the responsibility to use this Program in good faith and in an honest and straightforward manner.