N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 7 § 1700.4 : DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION — Facility Administration — Inmate Personal Property Claims — Timeframes

An inmate must report a loss orally or in writing as soon as possible after its discovery. The report shall be made to the inmate's block officer, area sergeant, or other area supervisor and noted in the area log book.

(a) Within five days. An inmate must file an "inmate claim form" (form 1421) within five days after discovery of the loss with the deputy superintendent for administration or his designee. This timeframe should be interpreted with some flexibility. There may be extenuating circumstances which would excuse late filing.
(b) Initial review. The initial review shall be completed within 15 working days of receipt of the claim by the reviewer.
(c) Decision. A claim should be disposed within three months.
(d) Appeal. An inmate must file a claim appeal within five working days after initial disapproval of the claim. Failure to file within this time frame will result in the case being closed. The appeal should be reviewed within 15 working days of receipt by the reviewer.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7 § 1700.4