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Grievance (jail)






Grievance (jail)

In the US penitentiary jargon, a formal written complaint that is submitted by inmates to address a perceived problem in their housing, care, or treatment by staff.

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Penitentiary
A prison for the punishment of convicts.

Complaint
Criminal law. The allegation made to a proper officer, that some person, whether known or unknown, has been guilty of a designated offence, with an offer to prove the fact, and a request that the offender may be punished.

Address
Chan. Pleading. That part of a bill which contains the appropriate andtechnical description of the court where the plaintiff seeks his remedy.



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Grievance
In labor law a complaint filed by an employee regarding working conditions to be resolved by procedural machinery provided in the union contract. An injury, injustice, or wrong which gives ground for complaint.

Grievance procedure
Under a grievance procedure, an employee dissatisfied with a disciplinary decision can apply to a higher authority. A grievance procedure generally advises an employee on how he can seek redress and what further steps may be taken.



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A detention center in California.

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In the US penitentiary jargon, days subtracted from certain prisoners' sentences for good behavior.

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In the US penitentiary slang, to handcuff a prisoner.

Gang jacket
In the US penitentiary slang, validated as being a gang member.

Galboy
In the US penitentiary slang, a person who plays a female role in a male homosexual relationship.

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