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What to Do If Your Visiting Application Gets Denied (Oregon State Penitentiary)

• 2 min read • oregon.gov
What to Do If Your Visiting Application Gets Denied (Oregon State Penitentiary)

Got denied? An administrative review lets you flag what went wrong and ask Visiting Services to reconsider. This works best when the denial was based on incorrect information, someone made an error in determining your eligibility, or your situation has changed and you have updated records to prove it. Be clear and direct about what needs correcting, and submit your request quickly - there's a deadline.

Critical deadline: Your request for administrative review must be received by Visiting Services within 60 days of the date on the visiting application denial letter.

Use the Request for Administrative Review form (CD 1594). Fill it out completely and attach every document you want considered - corrected information, new records, anything that supports your case. In the section asking for your reason, explain the issue in plain language: what was wrong, what's changed, and what your paperwork shows. Remember, Visiting Services must receive your request within 60 days of the denial letter date. Treat that as your hard deadline for getting everything together and mailed.

What to Do If Your Visiting Application Gets Denied (Oregon State Penitentiary)

Where to Send Request

  • ✓ Mail your administrative review request (and any related correspondence) to: Visitor Services, 3723 Fairview Industrial Drive SE STE 200, Salem, OR 97302-4975
  • ✓ Keep a complete copy of everything you send (the form and all attachments)
  • ✓ Consider using a trackable mailing option so you can confirm delivery

Once you file, know what to expect. The Director's designee makes the final call on your review - and that decision isn't subject to further appeal. This means your first request is your best shot. Make it count: a clear explanation, supporting documents, all submitted within the 60-day window.

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