WAC 137-28-250   Appeals.  (1) The sanctions for a finding of guilty of a general infraction may be appealed by the inmate to the major hearing officer of the institution.

     (a) The appeal must be in writing and must include the reason why the inmate believes the action taken was incorrect.

     (b) The appeal must be delivered to the hearing officer within twenty-four hours after the inmate receives notice of the action taken.

     (c) Failure to follow appeal procedures will be deemed a waiver of the appeal.

     (2) Within ten working days after receipt of the appeal, unless the time is extended by the superintendent, the hearing officer will decide either to:

     (a) Schedule a hearing on the appeal; or

     (b) Affirm, modify downward, or reverse the finding of guilty without a hearing.

     (3) Once a decision of the hearing officer is made, the inmate shall be notified within seventy-two hours, unless the time period is extended by the superintendent.

     (4) Sanctions are not stayed upon appeal.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 72.01.090, 72.65.100, and 72.09.130. 06-21-054, § 137-28-250, filed 10/13/06, effective 11/13/06. 95-15-044, § 137-28-250, filed 7/13/95, effective 8/15/95.]