Reading Room Document

Standards for Inmate Grievance Procedures

The document discusses the standards for inmate grievance procedures required by the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act. It outlines the proposed changes to the minimum standards and certification procedures, including the withdrawal of the certification procedures and the substitution of new proposed certification procedures. The document also presents amendments to the minimum standards for inmate grievance procedures, such as simplification and clarification of the standards. The questions presented for review include the evaluation of the proposed changes, the impact on small entities, and the certification process for inmate grievance procedures. Additionally, the document addresses the notification of courts regarding the certification status of grievance procedures.

June 23, 1981