What timelines must I follow in submitting an administrative appeal?

To submit an initial 602 administrative appeal, you have 30 days after the problem, event or decision occurs, or after having first knowledge about the action or decision being appealed. If Parole’s response doesn’t satisfy you at the first- or second-level of the appeals process, you have 30 days to submit a higher-level appeal.[624]

Time limits don’t stop while you are trying to get supporting documents, so you should file your appeal and explain why you are unable to get the documents on time.[625] The Appeals Coordinator might grant you additional time to get the documents.[626] Failure to meet the timelines could lead to your appeal being rejected and being unable to go to court—so file your appeal as soon as possible after the problem or incident occurs.[627]

PLEASE NOTE: There are special timelines and procedures for submitting (1) emergency appeals (see PG. 180), (2) appeals of involuntary psychiatric transfer, and (3) disability-related appeals (see PG. 183).[628]

  1. 624

    15 Cal. Code Regs. § 3084.8(b).

  2. 625

    15 Cal. Code Regs. § 3084.3(b).

  3. 626

    15 Cal. Code Regs. § 3084.3(d).

  4. 627

    See Ngo v. Woodford (9th Cir. 2008) 539 F.3d 1108; Harvey v. Jordan (9th Cir. 2010) 605 F.3d 681.

  5. 628

    15 Cal. Code Regs. § 3084.5(b)(2) and § 3084.9(a)(3).