Washington v. Doe CA5

BACKGROUND

On August 30, 2018, Washington submitted a formal grievance using “CDCR 602” (Form 602) stating that on July 9, 2018, he “was rolled up from CSP-Corcoran Byrd Building #3 incidently [sic] staff refused to locate or pack my type writer and my television.” The Form 602 listed the typewriter’s value at $209, the 13-inch flat screen television’s value at $180, and a replacement ribbon’s value at $43. Thus, the total value of the missing property was $432. In the Form 602, Washington addressed his attempt at an informal resolution by stating he had mailed an inmate request for an interview and 30 days had passed without a reply. A “CDC FORM 695” (Form 695) dated September 5, 2018, advised Washington that his Form 602 had been forwarded to California State Prison-Corcoran for further processing. Less than a week later, the Form 602 was rejected. A second Form 695 informed Washington that necessary supporting documents were missing and he needed to attach a property receipt showing the property has been issued to him. In addition, it stated: “You must also clarify if you were issued property during your housing at SATF as you were housed there after CSP-COR.” (Italics…