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March 31, 1999 - Regional Administrator Marianne McNabb sends a memo to Field Administrators Lin Miller and Kris Anderson with the State Department of Health's Question and Answer sheet on Initiative 692. She says the law is unclear and asks for guidance from the Attorney General's office. - [2:71][2:72]
August 23, 2004 - Stephanie Canterbury asks what to do with an offender who has an authorization to use medical marijuana. The offender is obtaining plants from Green Cross but does not have a "terminal or debilitating illness". Sent to Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey for feedback. - [2:108-109]
August 1, 2005 - Department of Corrections Form: Community Custody Hearing Report Non-Contested. Kitsap County. Manufacture of methamphetamine and manufacture of marijuana. The offender plead guilty to DOC violations over positive drug tests. He says he's a qualified medical marijuana patient after a 1997 motorcycle accident. Hearing Officer Paul Ockerman orders him to attend chemical dependency treatment. (Cause # 02-1-01067-7) - [2:114-116]
August 2, 2005 - Email Discussion between Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey and Paul Ockerman about the offender who was ordered to attend chemical dependency treatment the day before. - [2:113]
November 16, 2005 - Court of Appeals in Oregon ruling against a medical marijuana patient who filed suit after having his medical marijuana card taken away as a condition of probation. - [1:567-569]
November 16, 2006 - DOC Form requesting clarification from Judge George L. Wood in Clallam County on an offender's right to use medical marijuana. The offender is serving a sentence for manufacture of methamphetamine and marijuana and is under supervision in Spokane. (Cause # 02-1-00251-9). On July 17, 2008, Judge Wood rules in favor of the offender, saying that "the limited circumstances of medical use of marijuana by Def. is not "illegal" and not a violation of community custody. - [1:291][1:722][2:130]
November 17, 2006 - CCO Amy Baddgor asks about DOC's stand on medical marijuana. In a part that's mistakenly left unredacted in only the first link (page 2:16), she notes that in 2000, the AG's office stated that they accept a medical marijuana card as a valid prescription, but that it's not a civil rights violation to stipulate that an offender not be allowed to possess/use it. John Degroat forwards to Mike Dodds saying that they're starting to see a lot more people with medical marijuana authorizations. Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Philip Meyers tells DOC that they need to clarify their policy and hints that the doctors prescribing marijuana would be afraid to testify in court under oath. - [2:16][2:77][2:134-140]
November 22, 2006 - Several DOC employees forward along a State Supreme Court decision released on the same day that ruled against a medical marijuana patient who was arrested in 2003 in Washington but only had authorization from California and Oregon. - [2:88-98]
December 19, 2006 - Peter Gerstenberger asks for clarification on the latest DOC position on medical marijuana. One of his offenders says he obtained a medical marijuana authorization from Seattle-area doctor, but failed to meet with Gerstenberger with the paperwork. The offender is supposed to be taking mental health medications and is considered dangerous. - [2:75-76]
January 31, 2007 - An inquiry from CCS David Phillips about medical marijuana policy. Sandy Robertson replies that Anne Fiala relayed that the offender must have a doctor's prescription and that the sentencing court must approve it. This was in reference to an offender who was intending to use methadone and medical marijuana upon release. - [2:74][2:82-83]
February 6, 2007 - Offender being handled by Anne Fiala, who planned to be released to an address in Airway Heights (near Spokane), will not be allowed to live at the address because the person at that address (his father) is opposed to his desire to use medical marijuana and methadone. - [2:80-81]
February 7, 2007 - Donna Cayer asks Eleanor Vernell about offender in Tacoma (CCO Donovan Russell) who is using medical marijuana. She asks "How do we go about the decision to deny it". - [2:102-103]
March 8, 2007 - Linda Tolliver and David Phillips discuss how to inform an offender of the conditions of his probation, including requiring a prescription to use medical marijuana and travel restrictions to Pierce County. - [2:73]
March 20, 2007 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Thomas Orvald. This is for the offender (born in 1960) who'd hoped to be released to Airway Heights, but whose father was opposed to the placement. - [2:131]
May 1, 2007 - Larry Tornquist sends out information about how to correctly read urinalysis results. - [2:121-122]
May 9, 2007 - CCO Joel Eskes reports that an offender under supervision is refusing to take drug tests and plans to get a medical marijuana authorization. Ida Leggett spoke with the AAG to get a legal opinion at around the end of that same month. In a follow-up on July 26, 2007, Robert Pearson says that the offender has an "entrenched cocaine abuse problem" and takes lithium for his mental health condition (he put lithium in quotes for some reason). - [2:99-101][2:118-120]
May 10, 2007 - Rebecca Anderson informs CCO Kathy Gardner that the DOC does not recognize the medical marijuana card if the offender has a no use condition. - [2:79]
June 14, 2007 - CCS Jeffery Frice sends out confirmation that the hearings unit will not recognize medical marijuana as a valid prescription - [2:78]
June 25, 2007 - CCS Tracy Grunenfelder forwards along the concerns of an unnamed CCO who doesn't know what the policy is regarding medical marijuana and is finding that different people within DOC have different interpretations of the law. Armando Mendoza asks Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey if they've heard from AG. - [2:117]
July 12, 2007 - An AAG Advice Memorandum is received by the DOC. Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey distributes the file within the DOC saying that the affirmative defense of the medical marijuana law does not apply to administrative disciplinary hearings. Ramsdell-Gilkey's summary of the AAG's reasoning is redacted from the mail. On April 17, 2008, in response to being contacted (see April 15, 2008) by AP reporter Gene Johnson, Mac Pevey forwards this email to Assistant Secretary of the CCD Karen Daniels, who then sends it to Dr. Marc Stern and Scott Blonien in order to come up with a statewide process. Scott Blonien has concerns that the policy being based on the AAG Advice Memorandum is too harsh (he asks "Do we really want to die on this hill?") and proposes a better system which he refers to as the "Stern Plan", where Dr. Marc Stern will advise the DOC on whether or not the patient has a legitimate medical use defense. - [1:77-84][1:234][1:680-685][2:469-470]
July 16, 2007 - Marjorie Littrell asks Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey about the medical marijuana policy. Littrell believed that the sentencing court had to approve it and that there was only a single doctor who was allowed to authorize it. - [2:110]
November 4, 2007 - Medical marijuana authorization from Dr. Jason Ling and corresponding medical marijuana card for Jeremy Henderson (see July 17, 2008). - [1:753][1:755-757]
November 6, 2007 - DOC Health Services RN Heidi Bale sends out an email saying that Dr. Thomas Orvald is "handing out "prescriptions" for medical marijuana". Gregg Freeman responded saying that he spoke with several pharmacies and found that you can't get medical marijuana from a pharmacy, only Marinol. - [2:123-124][2:141][3:115-116]
January 2, 2008 - Port Angeles attorney Paul Richmond sends a letter to DOC informing them that his client, who was wounded by a firearm as a minor, has a right to use medical marijuana under the law for his chronic pain. - [2:132-133]
January 2, 2008 - Travis Hurst asks if Marinol is legal and if offenders can take it if prescribed. Aaron Cole responds that it's ok with a valid prescription from a "real" doctor. Carl Taylor says it's ok unless the AG says otherwise. Michael Curran asks Debra Conner what the AG's thoughts would be. Marjorie Littrell confirms that it's allowed with a prescription, but must be indicated on the urinalysis form. Beverly Teeter at the Department of Health confirms to Michael Curran that Marinol is a Schedule III prescription drug. - [1:789-793][2:12-14][2:67-70][2:104-107][2:125-127]
January 3, 2008 - Jeri Boe emails Armando Mendoza asking about an offender with a medical marijuana authorization who contacted an attorney (see January 2, 2008). Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey asks what happened to the Special from November 2006 (see November 16, 2006). Boe responds that the judge never made a ruling. Ramsdell-Gilkey says that his medical marijuana use isn't allowed unless approved by a judge. Jon Krause sets up a court date on February 15, 2008(Cause # 02-1-00251-9) - [2:111-112][2:128-129]
January 23, 2008 - Dan Judge from the Attorney General's office forwards an email to Eldon Vail and Mary Leftridge Byrd at the DOC. Scott Blonien (then with the AG's office) and Paul Weisser (also in AG's office) are cc:ed. Contents of email, including subject and attachment file names) are redacted. On February 12, 2008, Dan Judge forwards two more emails (redacted) to Kathy Gastreich and Karen Daniels. Daniels forwards to Dr. Marc Stern asking for thoughts. - [1:697-698]
January 30, 2008 - Douglas Hiatt sends an email to Dan Judge and Paul Weisser about Tacoma offender (CCO Donald Russell) who has stopped using his medical marijuana out of fear of being sent back to jail. - [1:707]
February 5, 2008 - Douglas Hiatt sends an email to Dan Judge and Paul Weisser about Thurston County offender (CCO Mary Captain) who was paralyzed from the chest down in a 2004 car accident. - [1:708]
February 7, 2008 - Donna Cayer asks Eleanor Vernell about Tacoma offender (see January 30, 2008) and how to determine if a legitimate need for medical marijuana exists. Mary Leftridge Byrd directs Eleanor to call Scott Blonien or Paul Weisser. - [1:515][1:788]
February 13, 2008 - Judyth Lonborg in the Attorney General's office sends Douglas Hiatt a signed letter (pages 2:84-85). Douglas Hiatt responds to Brian Moran in the Attorney General's office on February 22, 2008 saying that the AG's stance is unacceptable. Hiatt then responds to Dan Judge and Paul Weisser that they aren't in a position to second-guess doctors. Moran responds with a desire to look at each case individually. After some redacted emails within the Attorney General's office, Karen Daniels proposes to Scott Blonien that Dr. Marc Stern assess medical need on a case-by-case basis. - [1:575-576][1:690-696][2:65-66][2:84-87]
March 6, 2008 - Dan Judge sends out wide distribution email. All contents redacted. Karen Daniels forwards to Anne Fiala that Dr. Marc Stern has idea to refer medical marijuana cases to Health Services for evaluation. - [1:688-689]
March 9, 2008 - Eldon Vail sends an email to Karen Daniels and Scott Blonien (still with AG's office). He's concerned that CCO's are not getting clear direction on how to deal with medical marijuana authorizations and asks them to figure out how to handle them. - [1:87]
March 17, 2008 - Melissa Leggee from CannaBiogen sends a fax (page 1:231) to Alex Othon at the DOC informing him that they are violating state law by preventing their patient from using medical marijuana. The patient is not able to obtain Marinol due to FDA regulations and has already lost 25 pounds since being forced to stop using his medicine. - [1:229-231][1:661-662]
April 14, 2008 - A medical marijuana patient (last name Low - mistakenly left unredacted - residing in Centralia) who was being forced to stop using his medicine (CCO Joice Hagen) writes to Governor Gregoire for assistance. Tracie Schaefer in the Governor's office handled the referral (GOV-1553 - page 1:112). Joice Hagen responds that the offender lost an Out of Custody hearing and that they were imposing the AG's new rule. He then complains because another offender is allowed to use medical marijuana but he's not. A Deputy Secretary's Correspondence log (DEP-7967 - page 1:121) is opened. - [1:97-106][1:112][1:118-123]
April 15, 2008 - AP reporter Gene Johnson contacts the DOC about their policy on medical marijuana authorizations. Dr. Marc Stern replies that the policy is to examine medical need on a case-by-case basis. Diane Gozart mentions that there are no meeting minutes on the topic because the meeting minutes are posted online and this is a "touchy topic". Karen Daniels says she'll contact Johnson on April 25, 2008 and tell him that they're still crafting the policy. - [1:85-86][1:292-293][1:564][1:670-674][1:686-687]
April 17, 2008 - (See July 12, 2007)
April 18, 2008 - CCO Marki Schillinger send a fax to Karen Daniels (Criminal Justice System/Multi-Party Authorization for Release of Information - page 1:732) for a patient of Dr. Scott Havsy of Tacoma. On May 1, Mac Pevey informs Karen Daniels that Dr. Havsy left a voice mail for Marki Schillinger informing her that his patient is within his rights to use medical marijuana to treat his pain. Scott Blonien loops in the Attorney General's office explaining how they can justify overriding that doctor's authorization, suggesting that Havsy might be a "sham" doctor. Dan Judge from the Attorney General's office replies (his reply is entirely redacted). Karen Daniels replies that this will be a "test case". - [1:226][1:232-233][1:283-285][1:731-732][1:663-668]
April 18, 2008 - Steve Hammond sends out FDA information on Marinol to Karen Daniels, Scott Blonien, and Dr. Marc Stern in order to come up with justification questions for medical marijuana use. Karen Daniels wants to put together an Administrative Bulletin to communicate the new policy. Dr. Marc Stern mocked up a consent form. On page 1:371, a mistakenly unredacted section of Karen Daniels' email mentions that "the CCO's were denying requests based on an interpretation of an AG's Opinion recevied some time ago". - [1:371-373][1:446-449][1:667][1:675-679]
April 21, 2008 - Offender with last name Low from Centralia (see April 14, 2008) sends another letter complaining about his new CCO Matt Franks' behavior and claiming that DOC is not allowing him to take Marinol (DEP-7977 - page 1:113). On April 28, 2008, Armando Mendoza sends Mr. Low a letter (page 1:114) explaining that his Marinol use is ok and that a past violation would be dismissed. - [1:113-117][1:355-357]
April 23, 2008 - Chad Lewis announces that Karen Daniels will be the spokesperson for the AP story and that she'll tell the reporter that "DOC is implementing a few guidelines as we prepare a policy". - [1:565]
April 25, 2008 - Sarah Warren sends out a draft of the Governor's alert asking for Karen Daniels to take a look at the medical marijuana piece. Karen Daniels makes unidentified small changes. - [1:669]
April 28, 2008 - Chad Lewis tries to set up a meeting with Gene Johnson from the AP. - [1:370][1:563]
May 3, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization forms and clinic notes from Dr. Antoine Johnson for a patient born in 1967 (see July 21, 2008, July 25, 2008, and January 8, 2009). - [1:742-743][4:436]
May 5, 2008 - Cheryl Strange (sitting in for Dr. Marc Stern) was given approval at an executive staff meeting to finalize and publish the medical marijuana policy. - [1:93-94][1:660]
May 9, 2008 - Maurena Chestnut sends a few documents out to Community Corrections Division Management for feedback. The policy author is listed as Ralph Berthon. Deborah Johnson emails RN Heidi Bale on May 22, 2008 saying that she's surprised by something in the medical marijuana policy, but she checked with Dr. Marc Stern and it's correct. - [1:160]
May 16, 2008 - Administrative Bulletin AB-08-009 (DOC 380.200) is released. It states that if an offender "requests medicinal use of marijuana", they will get a form that they will give to their physician. The offender's physician will fill out the form and send it to the Director of Medical Services for approval. The Director of Medical Services will inform the CCO of the decision. The offender may then appeal the decision. - [1:156-159][1:173-174][1:221-222][1:287-290][1:703-704][1:733-734]
May 16, 2008 - California medical marijuana authorization from Dr. Kien Tran. - [3:63][3:371]
May 19, 2008 - After receiving the Administrative Bulletin, Vancouver CCS Robert Story emails to say that this is a shift from the previous practice, which was to "follow federal law". He asks if he can violate offenders for using medical marijuana while they're going through the approval process. Scott Blonien responds that "We start from the premise that the use/possession/manufacturing of MJ is illegal". Dr. Marc Stern replies that the patients should have 2 weeks for their doctor to submit paperwork wherein they won't be violated for using their medicine. Karen Daniels asks if it's ok to send out Scott and Marc's conflicting advice to all the Field Administrators. Anne Fiala and Earl Wright point out to her (politely) that that would be stupid and confusing. On May 27, 2008, Karen Daniels asks Donna Cayer for help. Donna Cayer proposes that Dr. Marc Stern's proposal of a 14-day waiting period be adopted and communicated to the FAs. Scott Blonien finds Cayer's proposal wording "confusing". Cayer sends out an update where she specifies that the primary care physician is the one "identified by the offender"). A memo is sent out (dated May 22, 2008) with Cayer's original wording. - [1:177][1:224-225][1:275-280][1:286][1:351-354][1:437][1:639-640][1:702]
May 19, 2008 - After receiving the Administrative Bulletin, Donald Feist emails Karen Daniels and asks about the term "Primary Care Physician". Feist claims that the majority of the cases (including his own) are coming from Dr. Thomas Orvald, who is not really a primary care physician since people see him specifically for marijuana authorizations. Karen Daniels replies that it doesn't matter who the doctor is, they'll render a decision based upon the completed forms. Dr. Marc Stern agrees. - [1:579][1:658-659]
May 19, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1975. - [3:197]
May 22, 2008 - An 'Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision' form is filled out for Kathy, a medical marijuana patient who'd been arrested in Arizona and wanted to move to Seattle. Her transfer request was being denied because on a May 21, 2008 visit to the home where she intended to stay, she was living with Carla Cole, a medical marijuana patient who was growing 6-8 plants. Kathy was arrested and taken to King County Jail. CCO Jeremy Praven, who filled out the report, claimed that Kathy has no family ties in Washington and that her medical marijuana authorization "has no validity in the state of Washington". - [2:20-22]
May 22, 2008 - Carla Cole, the woman whom Kathy was staying with (her name is redacted in many places, not sure why), sends an email detailing the rude behavior of the CCOs as they arrested Kathy, copying the Governor's office, several state legislators and the media. A Deputy Secretary's Correspondence Log was opened (DEP-8164 - page 1:133). Cole sends another email detailing how Kathy was arrested in Arizona and clarifies more of what happened during the arrest. On May 26, 2008, Cole writes to DOC alerting them to the fact that Kathy is suffering from pain and high blood pressure. Another Deputy Secretary's Correspondence Log is opened (DEP-8184 - page 1:124). On May 27, 2008, Cole forwards her correspondence with the DOC to Jonathan Martin of the Seattle Times. - [1:124][1:129-136]
May 28, 2008 - CCO Simon Barr from Ellensburg asks if the medical marijuana policy applies to misdemeanor convictions as well as felonies. Karen Daniels asks Scott Blonien if the wording should be changed. Ralph Berthon tells Barr that his "gut reaction" is that it should apply to both. - [1:281][1:497][1:657]
May 28, 2008 - Karen Daniels contacts Donta Harper about Kathy's arrest (see May 22, 2008) asking if there's any validity to the allegations of rudeness. Harper cancels the detainer and reveals that they probably shouldn't have detained her in the first place. He notes that when Seattle Police was contacted, even they didn't pursue any arrests. Karen replies that the media may pick up the case. Scott Blonien says that Karen will call to apologize for the situation. Eldon Vail asked Karen Daniels if she was able to verify Carla Cole's accusations of rudeness. Karen Daniels asks Donta Harper about the rudeness question. Harper says he has "no good information", but that the rude CCO was not Jeremy Praven. - [1:72-76][1:125-126][1:439-445][1:641-647][1:650-656]
May 28, 2008 - Carla Cole sends an email to legislators and the media letting them know that Kathy was released at 7pm and that Karen Daniels is to thank for it. Sherri Smith is tasked with dealing with the case, who instructs Donta Harper (on June 6, 2008) to respond to DEP-8164. - [1:127-128][1:347-349][1:435-436][1:493-496][1:577-578]
May 29, 2008 - Chad Lewis send out a document regarding Kathy's arrest. Karen Daniels wants to talk to Marjorie Owens about the case. - [1:369][1:562][1:648-649]
May 29, 2008 - An Incident Report is sent to the Governor's office regarding Kathy's mistaken arrest. - [1:374-375]
May 29, 2008 - Monica Distefano sends a PDF of the Administrative Bulletin (an update, perhaps) to Karen Daniels. - [1:438]
May 31, 2008 - Another medical marijuana patient who was arrested in Arizona (James?) contacts DOC about being denied medical marijuana use. He's a combat disabled veteran. His CCO is Sean Tuitele in Olympia. - [1:366-368][1:724-726]
June 6, 2008 - Iris Peterson sends out a long list of questions to Scott Blonien on Policy 380.200 and notes that it doesn't address offenders who were using medical marijuana prior to conviction and then get sentenced to community supervision. Ronald Peterson replies that he's not sure, but he thinks that it doesn't matter and that cases should be treated the same regardless of whether or not an offender was using medical marijuana prior to conviction. - [1:272-274][1:553-555][1:617-620]
June 9, 2008 - Legislative aide Bernie Ryan asks Scott Blonien for a specific federal statute or CFR that allows DOC to prohibit medical marijuana use by qualified patients. Blonien replies that there isn't a CFR or federal statute, but that there's a doctor in Bellevue who is allegedly selling the authorizations. Blonien is concerned about possibility of a medical marijuana patient causing a car accident and DOC being liable. He tells Ryan about the internal review process they developed. Legislative aide Ken Camp informs Ryan that AG issued an opinion and that they should probably get their hands on it. Ryan sends that to Blonien, who then asks Paul Weisser at the Attorney General's office. Weisser reminds Blonien that Blonien himself issued the opinion he's now asking about back when he was worked at the AG's office. Weisser recalls that the advice given was to have the offender "sign a release/waiver so that the CCO could check it out with the prescribing physician". Weisser also complains that their memo ended up being leaked to a defense attorney. Weisser then sends out another reply which is mostly redacted. Blonien refuses to send Ryan the written AG opinion. - [1:265-271]
June 12, 2008 - Karen Daniels emails Donna Cayer that she hasn't received the re-write of the directive on medical marijuana. Cayer sends out the latest revision the next day. - [1:346][1:365][1:561]
June 18, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a physician request for medical marijuana for an offender who suffers from insomnia and muscle spasms. Karen Daniels says she has another case pending. - [1:223][1:410-411][1:559][1:630]
June 19, 2008 - Donna Parsons emails Karen Daniels saying that her department is the correct place for resolving the complaints surrounding Kathy's arrest (see May 22, 2008 and May 28, 2008). - [1:632-636]
June 20, 2008 - Another complaint was made to the Governor regarding the behavior of the CCOs during Kathy's arrests. A Governor's Correspondence Log was opened (GOV-1641 - page 1:137) after DOC was contacted by Brandon Phillips in the Governor's office. On July 22, 2008, Sherri Smith sent an update saying that Donta Harper and Karen Daniels responded to the complaints. - [1:137-144][1:488]
June 20, 2008 - Donta Harper sends out an email to Todd Johnson and Kimberly Pearson informing them that Kathy's denial of her Interstate Compact was being rescinded and that she'll be able to stay in Washington and submit the forms to use medical marijuana. Kimberly Pearson informs authorities in Arizona and tells them not to issue a nationwide warrant. - [1:560][1:631][2:18-19]
June 23, 2008 - At the Executive Staff Meeting, Dr. Marc Stern reiterated that it was important for people to follow the new medical marijuana process. - [1:95-96]
June 25, 2008 - Medical Authorization to Possess Marijuana Documentation from Dr. Scott Havsy for patient born in 1977 (see August 13, 2008). - [1:316][3:8-12]
June 25, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond was contacted by phone by a medical marijuana patient (name redacted - probably John Worthington) who was the executive directory of a medical marijuana group (also redacted) in Seattle. This was in regard to an offender with Crohn's Disease. Hammond explained to him that they used the FDA's labelling indications for Marinols as their rationale for denying people's rights to use medical marijuana under the state law. He didn't feel comfortable (for good reason) defending this on a legal basis and asked for help from Karen Daniels, Scott Blonien, and Dr. Marc Stern. Dr. Stern said that these issues go to Daniels. - [1:185]
June 25, 2008 - John Worthington leaves a voice-mail for Dr. Steve Hammond. Karen Daniels tells Hammond and Monica Distefano about her own conversation with Worthington. Merlin Miller mentions that the new Community Supervision policy 380.200 goes into effect on August 4, 2008. - [1:218-220][1:363-364][1:556-557][1:626-629]
June 25, 2008 - Monica Distefano send Karen Daniels the updated Administrative Bulletin and associated forms. She forwards to all Community Corrections Staff while copying Dr. Marc Stern, Scott Blonien, and Eldon Vail. Hearing Officer Gordon Neufield says the the memo "flies in the face of current appeal process" because an offender is approved to use medical marijuana, they have no way to file an appeal. Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey says that the offender would need to "seek relief through a PRP". Scott Blonien wants it discussed at the next Hearing Officer and Field Administrator meeting. - [1:172-177][1:256-264][1:343-344][1:432-434][1:621-625]
June 27, 2008 - Ralph Berthon fielded a call from someone named Steve (last name sounded like "Mirrand") who works as a counselor in a counseling center. Steve informed Berthon that the DOC's policy is illegal and was convinced that Berthon authored the policy. Berthon denied to the caller that he authored the policy. The same person had apparently also spoken with Karen Daniels and others. - [1:558]
July 1, 2008 - Carla Cole emails Yuh-Line Niou asking about a response from the Governor's office about Kathy's arrest (see May 22, 2008) and her subsequent treatment by the DOC. Karen Daniels replies that she's dealing with Steve Sarich (see July 2, 2008) almost daily now. - [1:183-184][1:612-613]
July 2, 2008 - Steve Sarich of CannaCare contacts Karen Daniels after one of his patients (from Kingston, Kitsap County) informs him that he's been prevented from using his medicine since March 2008. He has Hepatitis C and has been trying to tough it out without his medicine (his probation ends in October and does not want to go to jail). Sarich tells Daniels that DOC is breaking the law. Daniels contacts Armando Mendoza who replies that he will get some paperwork out to the offender in order for him to get permission to use his medicine again. - [1:551-552][1:605-607]
July 2, 2008 - Carla Cole sends an email to a wide distribution about the Department of Health's effort to define a 60-day supply of medical marijuana for authorized patients. Dr. Steve Hammond reads up on the law and says he'll do "a literature review on medical marijuana". Others in DOC forward this news to Dr. Marc Stern, Karen Daniels, and Scott Blonien. - [1:178-182][1:545-550][1:609-611][1:614-616]
July 8, 2008 - Monica Distefano tells Karen Daniels that Douglas Hiatt tried to contact her about the medical marijuana policy. - [1:431]
July 10, 2008 - In response to the challenges to their medical marijuana policy, Dr. Steve Hammond reviews the literature on medical marijuana and emails that he feels the DOC policy is justified. Scott Blonien suggests a meeting with the attorneys in the AG's office. - [1:186-217][1:295-300][1:542-544][1:599-604]
July 10, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for a patient born in 1973. - [2:476]
July 10, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for a patient born in 1970. - [3:305]
July 14, 2008 - Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document for patient born in 1956 (Kathy Parkins). Medical marijuana authorization from Dr. Bethany Rolfe. Dr. Hammond rules on July 23, 2008 that it's not consistent with DOC policy. - [1:711-713][1:719][1:745-747][3:393-394]
July 14, 2008 - DOC Medical Marijuana Verification form and Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1976 (see September 8, 2008). - [1:760][1:767]
July 17, 2008 - Filled out Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document for Jeremy Henderson (name mistakenly unredacted) submitted by Melissa Leggee at CBR Medical. Leggee informs the DOC that they're violating the law by not allowing Henderson to use medical marijuana, citing his authorization from Dr. Jason Ling (see November 4, 2007). - [1:750-751]
July 17, 2008 - Chad Lewis sends out an email saying that AP reporter Gene Johnson is back from vacation and writing a story about medical marijuana. Dr. Marc Stern suggests that Karen Daniels and Dr. Steve Hammond explain the DOC policy rationale to him. On July 22, 2008, Dan Sytman, the Attorney General's Media Relations Manager, sends out an email (all redacted) that Dan Judge in the Attorney General's office forwards to Chad Lewis (also redacted). Chad Lewis responds to Dan Judge telling him that DOC can explain the policy, which is basically to force offenders to take Marinol instead. - [1:170-171][1:526-530][1:534-537][1:540-541][1:595-598][2:64]
July 17, 2008 - (see November 16, 2006)
July 18, 2008 - Iris Peterson asks Merlin Miller why medical marijuana is in the Community Supervision of Offenders document 380.200. - [1:490-492][1:531-533]
July 18, 2008 - Chad Lewis notes in his Western Media Roundup that Gene Johnson at the AP is writing a story on the DOC's medical marijuana policy. - [1:538-539]
July 20, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization from filled out by Dr. Mohammad Said for Jeremy Henderson (see July 17, 2008). The DOC Medical Marijuana Verification form, filled out by Dr. Mohammed Said, was rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on July 30, 2008. - [1:748-749][1:754-755]
July 21, 2008 - Filled out Authorization of Disclosure of Health Information for patient born in 1967 (see May 3, 2008 and July 25, 2008). - [1:741][4:435]
July 21, 2008 - Sherri Smith inquires about the deadline for Steve Sarich's public disclosure request - [1:489]
July 22, 2008 - Meeting took place between Chad Lewis, Scott Blonien, and Karen Daniels - [1:428-430]
July 22, 2008 - Sherri Smith sends out a revised version of Medical Use of Marijuana Verification form (14-053). - [1:487]
July 22, 2008 - (see June 20, 2008)
July 23, 2008 - Chad Lewis sends out talking points on the medical marijuana policy, which explains that the policy is to only allow Marinol use. Dr. Steve Hammond gave feedback and a second draft with more talking points was sent out. - [1:168-169][1:523][1:570][1:718]
July 23, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [1:250][1:524][1:759]
July 23, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies the request by Kathy Parkins for medical marijuana. - [1:251][1:525][1:710][3:391-392]
July 24, 2008 - Tim Lang in the Attorney General's office sends an email to Karen Cordry (all redacted). Jefry J. Van Valkenburgh from Oregon's Attorney General's office replies (mostly redacted, except for a part explaining that authorities can sanction medical marijuana use even if the person has an authorization). Lang forwards the correspondence to Scott Blonien. - [2:59-63]
July 25, 2008 - Melissa Leggee at CBR Medical informs DOC that they are breaking the law by denying their patient the ability to use medical marijuana (see July 21, 2008). - [1:740][4:434]
July 25, 2008 - Chad Lewis notes in his Western Media Roundup that the AP is writing a story on the DOC's medical marijuana policy. - [1:521-522]
July 26, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond asks which lab does the urine tests for offenders. He doesn't know whether the lab will show a positive result for marijuana if someone is taking Marinol. Gene Zweigler volunteers to find this out. - [1:166-167]
July 27, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1987. (see December 6, 2008) - [3:62][3:68][3:370]
July 28, 2008 - A patient born in 1955 fills out a Consultation request for Dr. James Rotchford at the Olympic Pain & Addiction Service. (see January 9, 2009) - [2:466-467]
July 30, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies Jeremy Henderson's request for medical marijuana (see July 20, 2008). - [1:248-249][1:362][1:519-520][1:593-594]
August 1, 2008 - Sherri Smith notifies Donta Harper, Jeremy Praven, Todd Johnson, and Anne Fiala that Kathy's request for medical marijuana was rejected. - [1:485][1:709][1:744][3:390]
August 1, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [1:486][1:758]
August 1, 2008 - Chad Lewis announces in his Western Media Roundup that a Seattle-based AP reporter will interview Scott Blonien about DOC's procedures regarding medical marijuana. - [1:518]
August 3, 2008 - Dr. Antoine Johnson fills out a DOC Medical Marijuana Verification form for offender born in 1967 (see July 25, 2008). Dr. Steve Hammond rejected the request on November 12, 2008. - [1:737-738][4:431-432]
August 4, 2008 - DOC Community Supervision Policy 380.200 goes into effect. Monica Distefano sends it to Chad Lewis and Scott Blonien. - [1:147-155][1:424-427][2:218-224]
August 8, 2008 - Todd Johnson lets Donta Harper know that Kathy spoke with CCO Jeremy Praven about appealing her denial of medical marijuana use. Donta Harper asks Anne Fiala for guidance, knowing that Kathy has a desire to stay in Washington. Anne Fiala thinks that Kathy must comply with the decision not to use medical marijuana for the time being (see October 3, 2008 and November 6, 2008). - [1:483-484][1:516-517]
August 10, 2008 - DOC Medical Marijuana Verification form filled out by Dr. Mohammed Said and Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document from Dr. Jason Ling for patient born in 1979. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on August 27, 2008. - [1:778-779][3:467-468]
August 11, 2008 - Monica Distefano contacts Douglas Hiatt to set up a meeting at the request of Karen Daniels. A meeting was set up on September 16, 2008. - [1:406-409][1:415-421][1:423]
August 13, 2008 - Sherri Smith sends out a link (recipient name redacted) to the DOC Community Supervision of Offenders document, which is on the DOC website. - [1:482]
August 13, 2008 - Filled out DOC Medicinal Use of Marijuana Verification from Dr. Scott Havsy for patient born in 1977 (see June 25, 2008). Denied by Dr. Steve Hammond on August 19, 2008. - [1:318]
August 14, 2008 - Bettyjane Ehrlich sends out an email after receiving several calls about medical marijuana. She first directs people to route them to Dr. Steve Hammond, but then retracts that. Deborah Johnson then sends an email out with the new medical marijuana verification process. - [1:161][1:165][1:481]
August 15, 2008 - An offender called to complain about being denied the ability to use medical marijuana. Sherri Smith says that he has not submitted his paperwork and needs to do so by August 22, 2008. The offender claims to have faxed his paperwork and threatened a lawsuit. - [1:240][1:479-480][1:787]
August 19, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana (see August 13, 2008 and September 3, 2008). - [1:239][1:422][1:478]
August 22, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. CCO Phillip Ahn asks why the request was denied. - [1:413-414][1:477]
August 24, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Antoine Johnson for patient born in 1980. (see November 26, 2008) - [3:74-75][3:147]
August 26, 2008 - Lee Williams sends an email about an event where a visitor to a facility (a medical marijuana patient) was denied access for being under the influence of medical marijuana. Joel Enbom replies that he's not sure it's against policy since the policy states that only "alcohol and illegal substances" are prohibited. Bryan Hardina thinks "no visit". Enbom calls Dell-Autumn Witten who speaks with Dan Judge in the Attorney General's office. Witten sends Scott Blonien an email with what Judge told her (redacted). - [1:69-71][1:89-92]
August 27, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [1:238][1:412][1:476][1:514][1:592][1:777][3:466]
August 29, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1958. (see April 15, 2009) - [3:234]
September 2, 2008 - Sherri Smith sends email to Wendy Needham, Kelly Miller, Eleanor Vernell, and Anne Fiala that Dr. Steve Hammond denied a request for medical marijuana (see September 14, 2008). - [1:475][1:776][3:465]
September 3, 2008 - Governor's Correspondence Log (GOV-1714 - page 1:107) is opened after Cheryl Thietje in the Governor's office contacts Tracy Myer about a patient who contacted them about being denied use of medical marijuana (see August 19, 2008). Scott Blonien is out of the office, so Sherri Smith and Sandy Robertson try to figure out how to handle it. On September 11, 2008, Sandy Robertson tells Eldon Vail that the offender continues to contact Karen Daniels, but that he hasn't filed an appeal. That same day, Tracy Myer emails Sherri Smith, Scott Blonien, and Sandy Robertson to say that the issue is closed as the offender has had his situation explained to him and can file an appeal and he refuses to speak with anyone at DOC. On September 12, 2008, the offender was re-arrested and had bail set at $10,000. On September 18, 2008, Sandy Robertson sends out the medical marijuana documents that had been submitted from the offender (see June 25, 2008 and August 13, 2008). His hearing was scheduled for September 25, 2008 (see October 6, 2008 and October 29, 2008). - [1:68][1:88][1:107-111][1:145-146][1:243-247][1:294][1:301-315][1:317][1:319-321][1:401-405][1:458-473][1:509-513]
September 3, 2008 - Kathy phones Karen Daniels after being told by Arizona officials that the CCO was denying the transfer based upon where she was living. A denial of the interstate transfer had been sent to Arizona by Mary Cowan after the denial of Kathy's request to use medical marijuana. Carla Cole emailed Karen Daniels on October 17, 2008 to say that Kathy was staying with her son. On October 27, 2008, Donta Harper says that Kathy never let them know about filing an appeal, but it was Sherri Smith who failed to follow up on Kathy's request to appeal the decision. (see February 12, 2009) - [1:324-326][1:720-721][2:165-166][2:173-174]
September 5, 2008 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for a patient born in 1967. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on December 17, 2008. - [3:306-307]
September 7, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form and Medical Marijuana Verification Form filled out by Dr. Antoine Johnson for a patient born in 1978 (see September 11, 2008). Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on October 15, 2008. - [1:772][3:168-170]
September 8, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [1:474]
September 8, 2008 - Janus Brown from THCF Medical Clinic in Portland faxes over an authorization from Dr. Thomas Orvald (see July 14, 2008) for patient born in 1976. On September 17, Sherri Smith sends THCF the DOC forms for allowing medical marijuana use (see September 29, 2008). - [1:762-766]
September 11, 2008 - Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document from Dr. Antoine Johnson for a patient born in 1978 (see September 7, 2008). - [1:773][3:172]
September 12, 2008 - Jon Oglesby sends out an email about giving two offenders in Spokane who have medical marijuana authorizations paperwork for their doctor to fill out. On September 29, 2008, Monica Distefano tells Oglesby that no paperwork has been received yet. Oglesby asks if he should pursue violations. Monica Distefano asks him to hold back. - [1:337-340][1:381-382][1:398-399]
September 12, 2008 - (see September 3, 2008)
September 14, 2008 - An offender whose medical marijuana request was denied on September 2, 2008 sends a letter to Dr. Steve Hammond. Sherri Smith sends a response on September 17, 2008 telling the offender that his medical marijuana use is not consistent with DOC policy. - [1:774-775][3:463-464]
September 16, 2008 - (see August 11, 2008)
September 18, 2008 - (see September 3, 2008)
Septmeber 19, 2008 - Susan Grisham sends a draft Administrative Bulletin to Karen Daniels. This appears to be follow-through on the meeting with Douglas Hiatt. - [1:508][1:591]
September 24, 2008 - Monica Distefano forwards an offender's appeal documentation to Lynne Hudson. - [1:327-330][1:383-384][1:400]
September 25, 2008 - Senior Tort Claim Investigator Brain Agar of the Office of Fiscal Management sends a long email with the subject "Claim of Naathon Johnson DRM No. 31070223" (contents of email and subsequent discussion all redacted). - [2:283-286]
September 28, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1983. - [3:419]
September 29, 2008 - Bethany Graves asks Karen Daniels for an update on an offender who submitted paperwork through his doctor on August 20, 2008 (see September 8, 2008). Monica Distefano replies that forms were sent out to them on September 17, 2008 but nothing had been received yet. - [1:227-228][1:237][1:336][1:385-387][1:395-397][1:507][1:588-590][2:34-35][2:161-162]
October 1, 2008 - Ana Checo email Dr. Marc Stern after assuming supervision for an offender who received a medical marijuana authorization on March 24, 2008. Stern routes her to Karen Daniels and Dr. Steve Hammond. Hammond replies that he was authorized before the DOC approval process was put in place and that he should fill out paperwork. - [1:163-164][1:503-506][2:167-172][3:397-402]
October 1, 2008 - CCO Kristen Wissler in Olympia requested for follow-up on the medical marijuana approval process for offender named Kevin, whose mother claims that the doctor faxed over the forms. The intake officer confirmed this. Kevin is being charged with several new felonies, so Wissler "would like to keep a little better eye on his activities". - [1:236][1:332-335][1:388-389]
October 1, 2008 - Molly Onkka asks Donna Cayer about DOC's policy on medical marijuana. Monica Distefano sends out the policy. - [1:390-394]
October 1, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1985. - [2:485]
October 1, 2008 - Offender in Tacoma sends a letter with medical marijuana documentation attached to CCO Manny Martinez - [2:496-497]
October 1, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form and medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Allen Alleman for patient born in 1953. - [3:5-7]
October 3, 2008 - Carla Cole sends another email to Yuh-Line Niou about Kathy's case (see May 22, 2008, May 28, 2008, June 20, 2008, and August 8, 2008). She mentions that Arizona officials had received blatantly false information (Kathy has no family in Washington and that Cole belongs to the "Medical Marijuana Growers Association of Washington State", which does not exist) from people in Washington. DOC claimed not to be able to find the document (pages 2:20-22) and Arizona wouldn't send her a copy. She also mentions that Kathy has moved in with her son. Yuh-Line responds that the law is cloudy and there's little she can do. Cole sends back a list of things that she wants DOC to respond to. Steve Sarich sends an email saying that Kathy is one of multiple patients being "railroaded" by the DOC. Karen Daniels suggests a meeting with Eldon Vail to discuss what the meeting they had with Douglas Hiatt. (see December 3, 2008) - [1:498-502][1:580-587]
October 6, 2008 - Tacoma CCO Lynne Hudson asks Sherri Smith for the new medical marijuana form from an offender born in 1977 (see August 19, 2008). On October 14, 2008, Hudson asks Smith if the appeal has been "over turned". The offender then contacted Representative Dennis Flannigan's office. On October 23, 2008, Sandy Robertson spoke with someone named Brad in Rep. Flannigan's office. Hudson says that the offender was arrested in September in possession of both marijuana and Oxycontin. On October 29, 2008, Karen Daniels sends a letter denying medical marijuana use on the appeal. He intends to appeal again (see November 26, 2008). - [1:44][1:48-49][1:331][1:780-786][2:155][2:175][3:177-187]
October 6, 2008 - Pamela Bohon emails Sherri Smith about an offender in Tacoma who submitted the medical marijuana forms to his doctor on September 18, 2008 and wanted to check on the approval status. On January 6, 2009, Jeffrey Haberman tells Smith that the offender is taking Marinol and that there's no problem. - [1:457][2:213-214]
October 7, 2008 - Monica Distefano asks Dr. Steve Hammond if he's received a request from an offender's phsyician. - [1:380]
October 9, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [1:235][1:379][1:456]
October 12, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Antoine Johnson for offender born in 1987. - [2:478-482]
October 13, 2008 - Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey requests that Scott Blonien discuss the medical marijuana issue at some upcoming statewide meetings. - [1:47]
October 15, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana (see September 12, 2008). Jon Oglesby says that the offender (born in 1978) will be notified that he must stop using his medicine. Oglesby then asks for an update on the second offender (Sims #314302) - [1:376-378][1:768-771][2:156-160][3:171][3:175-176]
October 15, 2008 - Sandy Robertson notified Scott Blonien Eldon Vail that an offender named Mr. Aguilar tried to contact State Senator Cheryl Pflug about using medical marijuana in prison. The offender was not from Cheryl Pflug's district, so the letter was forwarded to the appropriate legislative office. - [1:45-46]
October 18, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization card from Dr. Karen Hamilton - [2:10-11]
October 24, 2008 - Susan Grisham send Dell-Autumn Witten an Administrative Bulletin for an addition to DOC policy 380.200 that explains the appeal process for those who've had their medical marijuana requests denied. - [2:163-164]
October 29, 2008 - (see October 6, 2008)
November 2, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Antoine Johnson for patient born in 1982. (see December 23, 2008) - [3:194]
November 6, 2008 - Monica Distefano sends Kathy the appropriate forms for appealing the rejection of her medical marijuana authorization (see March 23, 2009). Kathy replies that she needs to see the denial of her compact sent my CCO Jeremy Praven. Monica Distefano contacts Marjorie Owens about sending the documents, which Karen Daniels thinks is ok. Owens has concerns about how the situation is being handled. - [1:358-361][2:176-182][2:185-187][2:447]
November 6, 2008 - Amber Lordier sends out a request to review a proposed Administrative Bulletin. Karen Daniels suggests 15 working days to submit an appeal. - [2:29-30][2:448]
November 6, 2008 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. George Heffner for offender born in 1955. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on November 13, 2008. - [3:155-156]
November 11, 2008 - Eldon Vail receives a long email with a link to a court ruling in Montana that allowed an offender to use medical marijuana. He forwards it to a number of people. - [1:38-43]
November 11, 2008 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form, medical marijuana authorization, and authorization for disclosure from Dr. Michael Rosenfield for an offender born in 1948. Dr. Steve Hammond rejected it on December 19, 2008. - [3:149-152]
November 12, 2008 - Kitsap County resident Nora Sizemore writes to state rep Christine Rolfes angry that she saw an offender (Joseph McCann #890235) driving with a suspended license multiple times. On November 25, 2008, Sizemore notifies Rolfes' assistant Sarah Miller that McCann's father has a medical marijuana authorization. They decide to increase his supervision. - [1:33-37]
November 12, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. Jack Brucick faxes the paperwork for the offender (born in 1967) to Hammond, noting that the DOC # is incorrect. (see August 3, 2008) - [1:323][1:739-743][2:57][2:183-184][3:430][3:433]
November 12, 2008 - The Administrative Bulletin clarifying policy on appealing a rejection of medical marijuana use is released - [2:15][2:226][2:471]
November 13, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. On November 19, 2008, Magdalena Escobar from the Federal Way Field Unit says that she'll notify the offender. - [1:322][2:188-189][3:153-154]
November 14, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1978. - [3:83]
November 16, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1988. - [3:162]
November 16, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1977. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on December 3, 2008. - [3:449-451]
November 17, 2008 - CCO Ronda Nielsen met with offender about to be released. The offender tried to get a prescription for Marinol. On January 15, 2009, a doctor at THCF in Bellevue refused to prescribe Marinol because he felt that it was due to pressure from the CCO. - [3:98-101]
November 19, 2008 - Monica Distefano emails Jon Oglesby to let him know his offender's physician is upset because he was taken into custody. She claims that an appeal was filed on November 3, 2008. - [2:190]
November 19, 2008 - Fax cover from Monica Distefano to Melissa Leggee. - [3:173-174]
November 25, 2008 - Notice of Violation/Stipulated Agreement for consuming marijuana on or about November 21, 2008 (cause # 04-1-01221-3) [2:463]
November 25, 2008 - Melissa Leggee sends a letter via fax to Monica Distefano that a patient will appeal and see Dr. Antoine Johnson on December 7, 2008. Leggee threatens to bring legal action if the offender (CCO Scott Wright) is forced into a drug treatment program. - [3:428-429]
November 26, 2008 - Tacoma CCO Joe Sofia asks Monica Distefano for a copy of the letter Karen Daniels sent on October 29, 2008. The offender has a review hearing on December 5, 2008 for probation violations, specifically for his medical marijuana use. - [2:191]
November 26, 2008 - Monica Distefano sends out a draft of the letter that will be sent out to notify that an offender (CCO Jon Oglesby) is being denied in his appeal to use medical marijuana. - [2:192-193][2:196-197]
November 26, 2008 - CBR Medical faxes medical documents from Dr. Antoine Johnson to Damon Brown for a patient born in 1980. Medical Marijuana Verification Form rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on December 8, 2008. - [3:70-73][3:145-146]
November 26, 2008 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. Michael Butler for patient born in 1950. It was rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on December 8, 2008. - [3:142-143]
November 26, 2008 - Letter informing offender that medical marijuana appeal sent in on November 19, 2008 was denied. - [3:164][3:167]
November 27, 2008 - Dr. Marc Stern sends a lengthy email defending Dr. Steve Hammond's rationale in denying medical marijuana use for the offender who was denied. - [2:194-195][3:165-166]
December 1, 2008 - Christie Hedman from the Washington Defender Association sends Karen Daniels the agenda for the evening's Criminal Justice Summit with several attachments. Daniels isn't sure if Eldon Vail is attending. - [1:13-25]
December 1, 2008 - Monica Distefano sends Jon Oglesby a denial letter that was sent out. - [3:163]
December 3, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:198-199][3:448]
December 3, 2008 - Kathy is still trying to "rein in" the "arrogant" CCO who took her into custody back in May (see May 22, 2008). She sends a letter directly to Eldon Vail. - [2:449-450]
December 4, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1969. (see February 4, 2009) - [3:78]
December 5, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form and card from Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1978. - [2:383-386]
December 6, 2008 - Medical marijuana forms from Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1987. - [3:65-67]
December 6, 2008 - Medical marijuana forms from Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1988. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on December 19, 2008. - [3:159-161]
December 7, 2008 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Antoine Johnson for patient born in 1967, along with a letter from Dr. Johnson explaining the law and providing a reference to scientific evidence supporting his recommendation. - [3:423-427]
December 8, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:39][2:56][2:202][2:203][2:206][2:207][2:488]
December 8, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:54][2:201][2:204][3:69][3:141][3:144]
December 8, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [3:483][3:489]
December 8, 2008 - Monica Distefano asks Cassandra Chalmers for an update on 2 of the 3 requests she'd recently given her. - [2:200]
December 9, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond is annoyed that a medical marijuana patient got through to his voice mail. He suggests that Deborah Johnson and Cassandra Chalmers remind the interns and the admin staff to route inquiries to Monica Distefano and Karen Daniels. - [2:205]
December 10, 2008 - Melissa Leggee at CBR Medical faxes medical documents to Monica Distefano. (see December 6, 2008) - [3:158]
December 12, 2008 - Melissa Leggee at CBR Medical sends a fax to Monica Distefano with some appeals. (see December 7, 2008) - [3:422]
December 14, 2008 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Antoine Johnson for patient born in 1977. (see December 23, 2008) - [3:444-447]
December 14, 2008 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Antoine Johnson for patient born in 1979 (maybe be a typo - surrounded by documents for patient born in 1977) (see December 23, 2008) - [3:457]
December 17, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:208][2:211-212][3:304]
December 18, 2008 - Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document from Dr. Mohammad Said. - [2:387]
December 18, 2008 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Scott Havsy for a patient born in 1977. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on January 12, 2009. - [3:405-406]
December 19, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:32][2:210][3:148]
December 19, 2008 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:51][2:209][3:157]
December 19, 2008 - Renton CCO Charles Mitchell Discussion wants to impose a condition on an offender who was busted for selling marijuana to an undercover cop that he can't use medical marijuana. Donta Harper instructs him to follow the medical marijuana procedure before imposing drug testing. On January 26, 2009, Sandy Heurion emails Donta Harper that the offender still hasn't given his medical marijuana forms to a physician and that one of his physicians is under investigation by the DEA and FBI and the clinic is now closed. Harper agrees to impose the condition. (see February 6, 2009) - [2:492-495]
December 23, 2008 - Melissa Leggee faxes documents to Monica Distefano. - [3:64]
December 23, 2008 - Melissa Leggee faxes medical documents for patient born in 1982. Dr. Steve Hammond rejected the request on January 8, 2009. (see November 2, 2008) - [3:190-193]
December 23, 2008 - Melissa Leggee faxes medical documents for patient born in 1987. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on January 8, 2009. - [3:372-381]
December 23, 2008 - Melissa Leggee faxes medical documents for patient born in 1977. - [3:443]
December 23, 2008 - Melissa Leggee faxes medical documents for patient born in 1977. - [3:453-456]
December 23, 2008 - Melissa Leggee faxes medical documents for patient born in 1983. Had Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Antoine Johnson from December 7, 2008. - [3:458-462][3:492-495]
December 30, 2008 - Monica Distefano sends several faxes to Melissa Leggee (misspelled McGhee) regarding medical marijuana denial by Dr. Steve Hammond on December 8, 2008. Patient was born in 1988. - [3:470-482]
December 31, 2008 - Gregg Freeman discusses Oak Harbor cases. One involves a medical marijuana user. - [3:117-118]
January 1, 2009 - Kathy sends in all her medical marijuana paperwork for her appeal. - [3:384-389]
January 2, 2009 - Melissa Leggee faxes the text of the Washington Medical Marijuana law to Linda Tolliver. - [3:38-45]
January 4, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends a fax to Monica Distefano on behalf of an offender (born in 1988) who wants to appeal his rejection of medical marijuana use. (see December 30, 2008) - [3:485-488]
January 5, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Rod Krehbiel for a patient born in 1953, along with letter explaining why he recommends it. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on January 16, 2009. - [3:439-441]
January 6, 2009 - Monica Distefano tells Linda Tolliver that DOC can inform police about an offender being over the plant limits set out in the medical marijuana law. - [2:346]
January 7, 2009 - Monica Distefano sends Jeremy Miller a number of documents regarding DOC's medical marijuana policy. Jeremy replies to Distefano explaining how their policy violates the state medical marijuana law. (see January 13, 2009) - [2:215-226]
January 8, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:33][2:231][3:491]
January 8, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:45][2:230][3:189]
January 8, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:227]
January 8, 2009 - Theresa Greaves contacts Sherri Smith about an offender who wants to see his Medicinal Use of Marijuana Verification form. - [2:235]
January 8, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends in medical documents from Dr. Antoine Johnson for an offender born in 1969. - [3:21-25][3:357-361]
January 8, 2009 - Medical marijuana documents from Dr. Antoine Johnson for an offender born in 1978. - [3:53-55]
January 8, 2009 - Medical marijuana documents from Dr. Antoine Johnson for an offender born in 1981. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on February 2, 2009. - [3:254-257]
January 9, 2009 - Sherri Smith sends Monica Distefano a template letter for people who are denied medical marijuana use. - [2:232-233]
January 9, 2009 - Medical marijuana authorization form and card from Dr. James Rotchford for patient born in 1955. (see July 28, 2008) - [2:464-465]
January 9, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO David Bingham) that medical marijuana request sent in on December 17, 2008 was denied. - [3:303]
January 10, 2009 - Penny Barnhill, the mother of an offender in Benton County, contacts Eldon Vail after her son is jailed for using Marinol. It's routed to the DOC Correspondence Unit on January 12, 2009, where Barnhill gives them his name. On January 15, 2009, Barnhill checks up because she still hasn't heard anything. - [2:153-154]
January 12, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana for Mr. Maytum (left unredacted on page 3:411). - [2:234][3:396][3:411]
January 13, 2009 - Jeremy Miller at the Olympia Patient Resource Center sends the DOC Correspondence Unit an email explaining how their policy violates the state medical marijuana law. Brigitte Kennedy asked Dell-Autumn Witten for assistance. Witten points her to the 380.200 policy document and tells her that Dr. Steve Hammond and Ralph Berthon can assist. Hammond dumps it on Monica Distefano. Distefano misses the deadline for responding while waiting for the AG's office to get back to her. - [2:143-152][2:228]
January 13, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. James Reuther for patient born in 1976. Request was denied on January 21, 2009. - [3:139-140]
January 14, 2009 - Melissa Leggee faxes forms from Dr. Antoine Johnson for patient born in 1970. - [3:33-37]
January 14, 2009 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1981. - [3:328]
January 14, 2009 - Melissa Leggee faxes forms from Dr. Antoine Johnson and Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1978. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on January 20, 2009. - [3:342-344][3:347-352]
January 16, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:44][2:236][3:438]
January 20, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:41][2:238]
January 20, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:55][2:237]
January 21, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. Hammond then complains about being "overwhelmed with requests" and asks Deborah Johnson if she or another AA can send out these emails from now on. - [2:36-37][2:239]
January 21, 2009 - Seattle CCO Erin O'Donnell contacts Monica Distefano about the timeline after Melissa Leggee tells her something different than what she had understood about the process. Distefano explains the timelines in the process. (see March 3, 2009) - [2:240-244][2:347-349][2:397]
January 21, 2009 - Anne Fiala sends a letter to an offender set for release about how to request medical marijuana use while under supervision in the community. - [2:486]
January 21, 2009 - Eric Mentzer in the Attorney General's office sends an email with subject "Medical Marijuana" to Charles Malone at DOC and Glen Anderson in the AG's office (everything is redacted). Eventually Armando Mendoza and Scott Blonien are looped into the discussion. - [2:275-282]
January 22, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. Alison Roxby for patient born in 1963. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on March 4, 2009. - [3:314-315]
January 22, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification From from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1981. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on March 5, 2009. - [3:329-331]
January 23, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends a fax to Monica Distefano. - [3:253]
January 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Douglas Holland) that medical marijuana request sent in on January 8, 2009 was denied. - [2:7][3:20][3:356][3:363]
January 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Erin O'Donnell) that medical marijuana request sent in on January 14, 2009 was denied. - [2:396][3:28][3:48][3:334][3:346]
January 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Michael Anderson) that medical marijuana request sent in on December 23, 2008 was denied. - [3:61][3:369][3:382]
January 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Theresa Engdahl) that medical marijuana request sent in on December 23, 2008 was denied. - [3:188]
January 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender that medical marijuana request sent in on January 20, 2009 was denied. (see January 13, 2009) - [3:138]
January 26, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Thomas Orvald for Trista Evans. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on February 9, 2009. - [3:241-244]
January 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Ana Checo) that medical marijuana request sent in on January 7, 2009 was denied. - [3:403][3:410]
January 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Don Swanson) that medical marijuana request sent in on January 8, 2009 was denied. - [3:437]
January 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Neil Crannell) that medical marijuana request sent in on December 23, 2008 was denied. - [3:490]
January 27, 2009 - Second page of Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. Thomas Orvald. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on February 2, 2009. - [3:278]
January 28, 2009 - Offender born in 1971 is given medical marijuana forms. - [3:81]
January 29, 2009 - Handwritten note to Karen Daniels requesting an appeal, and request that Dr. Scott Havsy be present for the hearing. - [3:404]
January 29, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Scott Havsy for patient born in 1962 with PTSD. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on February 5, 2009. - [3:414-418]
January 30, 2009 - Medical authorization form from Dr. Orvald for patient born May 9, 1978. - [1:53]
January 30, 2009 - Scott Blonien asks for a "formal" Attorney General's opinion to see if there's a better way to handle medical marijuana cases. He wants the AG to address two things, whether the DOC can override an individual's medical marijuana authorization as a condition of their supervision and whether the DOC is liable if a medical marijuana patient injures someone else. Eldon Vail likes it and wants to run it by John Lane in the Governor's office. (see March 4, 2009) - [2:142]
February 1, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1986. - [3:247-248]
February 1, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Mohammad Said and Dr. Antoine Johnson for patient born in 1970. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on February 20, 2009. - [3:292-293][3:297-301]
February 2, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:38][2:46][2:245][2:246]
February 4, 2009 - Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document for patient born in 1969. - [3:76-77]
February 6, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:247][3:413]
February 6, 2009 - Offender Daryl Lee requests an appeal to a no drug condition imposed by CCO Charles Mitchell (see December 19. 2008). The appeal was approved by Donta Harper. On February 13, 2009, Kelly Melton emails Harper to say that Lee must go through the medical marijuana verification process. - [2:489-490]
February 6, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends a fax to Monica Distefano. - [3:246]
February 6, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends a fax to Monica Distefano. - [3:291][3:296]
February 7, 2009 - Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document and DOC Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Melissa Leggee and Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1978. - [2:388-390][3:49-52]
February 7, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1987. - [3:58-60][3:366-368]
February 7, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Mohammad Said and Dr. Antoine Johnson for patient born in 1978. - [3:335-341]
February 8, 2009 - Medical marijuana forms from Dr. Russell Glynn for patient born in 1970. - [3:29-32]
February 9, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:42][2:248]
February 9, 2009 - Field report from Vancouver CCO James Shaw regarding a 23 year old offender with a medical marijuana card - [2:9]
February 9, 2009 - Dr. Scott Havsy sends a letter to Karen Daniels explaining his patient's medical condition, requesting that they no longer send him Medical Marijuana Verification Forms and asking for the information that they're using to base their rejections on. - [3:407-408]
February 10, 2009 - Medical marijuana authorization and DOC medical marijuana verification forms from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1981. - [2:4-6]
February 10, 2009 - Monica Distefano explains to Kyle Helm the policy for having an offender get approved for medical marijuana. - [2:350]
February 11, 2009 - Monica Distefano emails Scott Wright and Jack Brucick that an offender is allowed to use medical marijuana, but condition was added to disallow driving while using his medicine. (see August 3, 2008 and November 12, 2008) - [2:249][2:351]
Feburary 11, 2009 - Monica Distefano asks Dr. Steve Hammond which "DOC policy" Hammond is referring to when he marks that medical marijuana use is "inconsistent with DOC policy". Hammond admits that there is no policy, but that they're making judgements on medical necessity. - [2:250][2:352]
February 12, 2009 - Dori Ege in Arizona emails Marjorie Owens and Kimberly Pearson that they never received the acceptance of the interstate transfer for Kathy to reside in Washington (see September 3, 2008). Owens explains the chronology of events regarding Kathy's case, but realizes there was a screw-up in communication with Arizona. - [2:23-24]
February 13, 2009 - Stefani Meusborn-Marsh sends out the 380.200 Community Supervision of Offenders document. She says the medical marijuana policy probably shouldn't belong in there, maybe should be put in the 320.155 Violation Policy document. On April 1, 2009, Ralph Berthon replies that he agrees with moving it to Violation Policy document. - [3:88-92][3:103-108][3:111-114][3:119-137]
February 13, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification From from Dr. Thomas Orvald. - [3:420-421]
February 15, 2009 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1967. - [2:334]
February 15, 2009 - Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document from Melissa Leggee, medical marijuana authorization form and DOC medical marijuana verification form from Dr. Russell Glynn for patient born in 1965. - [2:341-345]
February 16, 2009 - Melissa Leggee faxes Monica Distefano asking for an appeal. - [3:333]
February 16, 2009 - Melissa Leggee faxes Monica Distefano asking for an appeal. - [3:355]
February 16, 2009 - Melissa Leggee faxes Monica Distefano asking for an appeal. - [3:365]
February 17, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Kurtis Smith) that medical marijuana appeal sent in on January 5, 2009 was denied. - [2:475][3:442]
February 17, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Kelly Miller) that medical marijuana appeal sent in on January 5, 2009 was denied. - [3:452]
February 17, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Jefferson Overholster) that medical marijuana appeal sent in on January 5, 2009 was denied. - [3:469]
February 17, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends a notice of appeal via fax to Monica Distefano. She sends the documents via email to Jillian Murphy. - [3:18-19][3:26-27][3:46-47][3:56-57]
Febraury 18, 2009 - Monica Distefano informs Bernie Porotesano about the medical marijuana policy for an offender whose wife was trying to send in the forms. Distefano then forwards to Todd Tucker, who has taken over the offender's file. - [2:353-354]
February 20, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Danny Avent) that medical marijuana request sent in on February 2, 2009 was denied. Jillian Murphy forwards the letter to Robert Pearson and Danny Avent. - [2:472-473][3:412]
February 20, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Kyle Helm) that medical marijuana request sent in on February 9, 2009 was denied. - [3:240]
February 20, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Richard Hooper) that medical marijuana request sent in on January 23, 2009 was denied. - [3:267][3:273]
February 21, 2009 - Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document and Medical Marijuana Verification form from Melissa Leggee and Dr. Mohammad Said for patient born in 1967. - [2:331-333]
February 21, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Mohammad Said for offender born in 1981. - [3:261-264]
February 22, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Mohammad Said for offender born in 1988. - [3:283-284]
February 23, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:40][2:259][3:250]
February 23, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:52][2:261]
February 23, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:53][2:260][3:294]
February 23, 2009 - Monica Distefano sends out five separate emails that an offender's physician is appealing the denial of medical marijuana use. Douglas Holland replies that the supervision has been terminated. - [2:251-258][2:355-359][2:392]
February 23, 2009 - Monica Distefano emails Catherine Green about a public disclosure request received from an offender for his medical marijuana forms. - [2:360]
February 23, 2009 - Monica Distefano emails Misi Nimese Liulamaga and Erin O'Donnell that an offender is appealing his denial of medical marijuana use. - [3:345]
February 23, 2009 - Monica Distefano emails Douglas Holland and Jack Brucick that an offender is appealing his denial of medical marijuana use. - [3:362]
February 23, 2009 - Monica Distefano emails Ana Checo and Mac Pevey that an offender is appealing his denial of medical marijuana use. - [3:395][3:409]
February 27, 2009 - Cly Evans sends an email to Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey after he figures out that DOC policy only allows Marinol. - [1:54-55]
February 27, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1985. - [3:318-321]
February 28, 2009 - Scott Blonien sends an email to his office email from his home email with a link to a news article about the Obama Administration halting DEA raids in medical marijuana states. He forwards to Karen Daniels with text "dopeage". - [2:262-267]
March 2, 2009 - Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1951. - [3:102]
March 3, 2009 - Tri-Cities CCO Kendra Pritchard forwards an offender's medical marijuana form to Michelle Ballard. Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey tells Ballard that this is not for Marinol, but for marijuana itself. Ballard thought that the offender was taking that authorization to a pharmacy and receiving Marinol. Pritchard eventually concludes that the offender has been lying to her. - [1:50-52]
March 3, 2009 - Seattle CCO Erin O'Donnell (see January 21, 2009) asks Monica Distefano how many appeals of a medical marijuana denial an offender gets. Distefano tells her that it's one appeal. O'Donnell then asks if she can violate him for medical marijuana use that occurred while the request was in process. Distefano tells her no, but that the THC levels must be declining in his drug tests. After O'Donnell's meeting, she sends another email to Distefano asking if they should monitor plant counts for offenders approved for medical marijuana use. Distefano forwards this to Karen Daniels asking for clarification on her belief that they should only report it if it's obvious. Daniels agrees. - [2:268-271][2:288-289][2:361-364][2:393-395][2:453]
March 4, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. Karen Daniels asks for the paperwork for a meeting on March 5, 2009. - [2:48][2:274][2:287][3:312]
March 4, 2009 - Scott Blonien sends an email to John Lane in the Governor's office asking what their position would be on making a request for a formal Attorney General's opinion on the two items he'd previously mentioned to Eldon Vail (see January 30, 2009). - [2:272]
March 4, 2009 - Scott Blonien emails Karen Daniels about the confusion over Marinol. Some CCO's still mistakenly think that offenders have to go through the medical marijuana approval process in order to use Marinol, and that offenders who have a prescription for Marinol will test positive for THC so they can't be violated for that. Daniels forwards to Monica Distefano saying "Let's talk...thx". Daniels then sends an email to Scott Blonien informing him that they've been lumping medical marijuana and Marinol together and that Dr. Steve Hammond has even denied people the use of Marinol based on a "lack of medical necessity". After a meeting, Scott Blonien notes that "Karen and Ken have two different recollections about this issue than I" and that you shouldn't tag people who test positive for THC unless there's physical evidence ("a pipe close by or a roach or ????") they're using marijuana rather than Marinol. He says that the Hearing Officers need to be notified. On March 13, 2008, Armando Mendoza sends Distefano the text from the Hearing Officer meeting minutes. - [1:57-58][2:273][2:296][2:452]
March 4, 2009 - Melissa Leggee faxes medical marijuana documents (see February 15, 2009) to Monica Distefano regarding an offender born in 1965. - [2:340-345]
March 4, 2009 - Offender who had lost a leg wanted to obtain a medical marijuana authorization. CCO Kimberly Allen notified him that he would have to take Marinol. - [3:82]
March 4, 2009 - Melissa Leggee faxes medical marijuana documents (see February 21, 2009) to Monica Distefano regarding an offender born in 1981. - [3:260][3:282]
March 4, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends a fax to Monica Distefano. - [3:287-288]
March 5, 2009 - Mac Pevey emails Karen Daniels about an offender who was denied medical marijuana use (see November 13, 2008) but was allowed to use Marinol based upon a Pierce County Superior Court judge's ruling. Monica Distefano lets Pevey know that he doesn't have to go through the medical marijuana approval process for Marinol. - [2:290][2:366]
March 6, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana for Richard Huebner, Michael Lewis, Alex Schossow, Matthew Stevens, Michael Waggoner (named all mistakenly left unredacted on pages 2:291 and 3:286). - [2:291][3:259][3:286][3:327]
March 6, 2009 - Handwritten note explaining the effects of not having medical marijuana available for glaucoma. - [3:279]
March 8, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Forms from Dr. Mohammad Said for a patient born in 1981. - [3:270-272][3:274-276]
March 9, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1976. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on March 20, 2009. - [3:13-14][3:324-325]
March 10, 2009 - Monica Distefano emails Amber Lordier about making a change to the DOC medical marijuana verification form. Diane Morgan is given the task and asks Distefano for the changes. Distefano sends the updated document to Armando Mendoza who thinks it looks good. Distefano then sends it to Ralph Berthon for review. Berthon replies that he can't approve it because it doesn't make a distinction between Marinol and marijuana. After a phone call with Mendoza, Berthon is ok with the changes. On March 13, 2009, the Process Change Memo (page 2:455) is released. - [2:292-295][2:298-303][2:365][2:368-377][2:455-457]
March 12, 2009 - Kent CCO Christopher Duran emails Dr. Steve Hammond about a terminally ill offender just released from prison with a prescription for Marinol. He notes that Marinol will cause the offender to fail drug tests and asks Hammond for his thoughts. Hammond replies tp Karen Daniels that the 380.200 document doesn't touch on Marinol, but that there'd be value in having offenders who are prescribed Marinol have to go through the same verification process as for medical marijuana. Hammond then tells Duran that "Terminal cancer would not be considered an appropriate reason for being on Marinol" unless he's undergoing chemotherapy. Daniels overrules Hammond and tells Duran not to honor the prescription. - [2:297][2:458-460]
March 12, 2009 - Donta Harper emails Kerry Corr about an offender who is set to be released, but whose residential sponsor is not approved due to his unwillingness to house the offender and there being medical marijuana and alcohol in the home. - [2:491]
March 13, 2009 - Monica Distefano sends a rough draft of the Medical Marijuana Process Change memo to Karen Daniels for review. Daniels sends it to Scott Blonien and Dr. Steve Hammond asking if there should be a time line for Hammond to complete his review. Hammond thinks 10 days is adequate. - [2:31][2:304-305][2:461-462]
March 15, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends a fax to Monica Distefano requesting an appeal. - [3:269]
March 16, 2009 - Melissa Leggee faxes Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document and DOC Medical Marijuana Verification form from Melissa Leggee for patient born in 1967 to Monica Distefano. - [2:336-339]
March 16, 2009 - Mac Pevey forwards some old forms (see June 25, 2008) governing the medical marijuana policy. - [2:470]
March 17, 2009 - Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey sends a document to Scott Blonien for "blessing or input". She writes that she wants "to explain why I am dismissing the medical marijuana allegations without going too far". The document is a Hearing and Decision Summary (CCO Kendra Pritchard) for a hearing on January 20, 2009 for an offender born in 1986. The offender was found guilty of falsifying a urine specimen and failing to report, but had five allegations related to Marinol/marijuana use dismissed. In the notes, it says that the Marinol/marijuana allegations were dismissed due to the recent changes in DOC policy. - [1:59-62]
March 17, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:47][2:307][3:317]
March 18, 2009 - Deborah Johnson emails Monica Distefano about an offender who claims his paperwork was lost. - [2:306][2:378]
March 18, 2009 - Medical marijuana forms from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1978. - [3:84-87]
March 19, 2009 - Karen Daniels sends out the changes to the medical marijuana policy. Lori Ramsdell-Gilkey forwards it on. Monica Distefano sends it to Melissa Leggee. - [1:63-67][2:25-28][2:379-382][2:400-401][2:443-446][3:79][3:210]
March 19, 2009 - Spokane CCO Sandy Sheppard asks Daniels for news on a medical marijuana request. Monica Distefano replies to her that it was denied. - [2:398][2:403-404]
March 19, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1978. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on March 25, 2009. - [3:223-225]
March 23, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:43][2:308][3:322]
March 23, 2009 - Monica Distefano emails CCO Michael Schemnitzer that Kathy's appeal to use medical marijuana (see November 6, 2008) has been approved and asks if he's the correct CCO. He says no because she's going to OMMU, but will put the approval in her file. Despite being officially approved on January 26, 2009, a letter isn't sent out to her until March 25, 2009 - [2:309][2:318-320][2:402][2:440-442][3:383]
March 23, 2009 - Offender from Ephrata - born in 1979 - plans to go to Spokane to get a medical marijuana authorization. - [3:80]
March 25, 2009 - Karin Arnold emails McNeil Island Corrections Center Associate Superintendent Sean Murphy about an offender who has been reprimanded for using inappropriate language and drawing marijuana leaves. Murphy forwards to a number of people that the offenders needs are being met, but that he's requested medical marijuana. Sandy Robertson forwards to Scott Blonien that the offender's mother, Michelle Hylton, was distraught because he wasn't being treated for his headaches and that Liz Merrick for Representative Tom Campbell's office was working on a clemency/pardon request. Blonien agrees to set up a meeting with Ms. Hylton. - [1:26-32]
March 25, 2009 - Offender in Klickitat County Jail is set for release into custody on March 31, 2009. He has a medical marijuana authorization, but was told by CCO Jodery Goble that it would be very hard to get approval, but he could more easily use Marinol instead. Offender says that Marinol doesn't work as well as marijuana itself. On April 9, 2009, CCO Ronda Nielsen and CCO Goble visited the offender and found marijuana plants where he was living. Klickitat County Under Sheriff Erik Anderson came and found that the grow was legal. Offender was told that he still needed to pass his drug test. - [3:95-97]
March 25, 2009 - Suzann Braverman asks William Hann why an offender was found not guilty of marijuana use. Hann replies that they couldn't prove that the offender had received the denial of his request to use medical marijuana. - [3:109-110]
March 25, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1975. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on April 21, 2009. - [3:198-199]
March 26, 2009 - West Seattle CCO Winnie Chan sends a Medical Marijuana Verification Form to Monica Distefano. Distefano asks if the Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document is filled out. Chan says it's not. On April 2, 2009, Chan sends Distefano the Release of Information form. - [2:310-313][2:321-322][2:405-407]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender that medical marijuana request sent in on February 16, 2009 was denied. - [2:391][2:423][2:425][2:427][2:429][2:431][2:433][2:435][2:437][2:474][2:483][2:484]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Gregory Tuitele) that medical marijuana request sent in on March 5, 2009 was denied. - [2:408-409]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Steven Burriss) that medical marijuana request sent in on March 11, 2009 was denied. - [2:410-411][3:316]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender Chad Foote (mistakenly left unredacted) that medical marijuana request sent in on March 18, 2009 was denied. - [2:412-413]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender John Platt (mistakenly left unredacted) that medical marijuana request sent in on February 18, 2009 was denied. - [2:414-415]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Robert Bromps) that medical marijuana request sent in on February 6, 2009 was denied. - [2:416-417][3:294]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO William Fryer) that medical marijuana request sent in on February 6, 2009 was denied. - [2:418-419][3:249]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Sandy Sheppard) that medical marijuana request sent in on March 4, 2009 was denied. - [2:420-421]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Richard Hooper) that medical marijuana request sent in on March 4, 2009 was denied. - [2:422-423][3:258][3:266]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Steven Burriss) that medical marijuana request sent in on March 4, 2009 was denied. - [2:424-425][3:285]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Russell Alfaro) that medical marijuana request sent in on March 5, 2009 was denied. - [2:426-427][3:326]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Linda Tolliver) that medical marijuana request sent in on February 16, 2009 was denied. - [2:428-429][3:353]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Erin O'Donnell) that medical marijuana request sent in on February 16, 2009 was denied. - [2:430-431][3:332]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Douglas Holland) that medical marijuana request sent in on February 16, 2009 was denied. Holland replies that he was recently terminated from supervision. - [2:316][2:432-433][2:438][3:354]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender that medical marijuana appeal was approved (CCO Scott Wright). Monica Distefano corrects herself after initially stating that he was denied. - [2:434-435][2:439][3:364]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Ana Checo) that medical marijuana appeal sent in on February 2, 2009 was denied. - [2:436-437]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Lee Ann Cecil) that medical marijuana request sent in on March 18, 2009 was denied. On March 31, 2009 CCS Michael Ison asks if the offender is going to appeal. - [3:15-17][3:322]
March 26, 2009 - Offender sends a typed letter to Karen Daniels asking for an explanation for why his request to use medical marijuana was rejected. - [3:310-311]
March 26, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Marki Schillinger) that medical marijuana request sent in on March 3, 2009 was denied. - [3:312]
March 27, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:49][2:314][3:222]
March 29, 2009 - Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document, Medical Marijuana Verification Form, and Medical Marijuana authorization forms from Dr. Mohammad Said for an offender born in 1963. Faxed by Melissa Leggee to Monica Distefano on April 2, 2009 - [2:325-330]
March 30, 2009 - Fax sent to Monica Distefano from CCO Sean Tuitele containing undated Medical Marijuana Verification Form filled out by Dr. Scott Havsy and rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on March 31, 2009. - [3:217-220]
March 31, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies Eric Unger's request for medical marijuana. - [2:58][2:315][3:216]
March 31, 2009 - Fax to Monica Distefano containing a note from a doctor at Madigan Army Medical Center. - [3:308]
April 1, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends paperwork to Monica Distefano - [2:323][2:335]
April 1, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form filled out by Dr. G. B. Smith for patient born in 1982. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on April 9, 2009. - [3:228-229]
April 1, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends fax to Monica Distefano asking about an appeal. - [3:268]
April 7, 2009 - Accepted meeting request between Karen Daniels, Sandy Robertson, and Scott Blonein. Updated to be on April 17, 2009 - [1:11-12]
April 7, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. Olympia Tachpoulou for offender (with AIDS) born in 1956. Dr. Steve Hammond rejected the request on April 28, 2009. - [3:201-203]
April 9, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [2:50][2:324][3:227]
April 9, 2009 - Benjamin Brink asks Ralph Berthon about the policy for someone who had a medical marijuana authorization prior to being arrested. Berthon asks Brink to call him. - [3:93-94]
April 10, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends a fax to Monica Distefano with authorizations from Dr. Mohammad Said and Dr. Antoine Johnson. - [3:245][3:265]
April 10, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends a fax to Monica Distefano with authorizations from Dr. Mohammad Said and Dr. Antoine Johnson. - [3:281]
April 10, 2009 - Melissa Leggee sends a fax to Monica Distefano with authorizations from Dr. Mohammad Said and Dr. Antoine Johnson. - [3:290]
April 15, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for offender born in 1962. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on April 16, 2009. - [3:207-209]
April 15, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for offender born in 1958. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on April 28, 2009. - [3:232-233][3:235]
April 20, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [3:206]
April 24, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Kyle Helm) that medical marijuana appeal was denied. - [3:236]
April 27, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [3:196]
April 27, 2009 - Medical Marijuana Verification Form from Dr. Thomas Orvald for patient born in 1956. Rejected by Dr. Steve Hammond on April 28, 2009. - [3:213-214]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO George Jones) that medical marijuana request sent in on April 20, 2009 was denied. - [3:195]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing Dr. Olympia Tachpoulou that medical marijuana request sent in on April 22, 2009 was denied. - [3:200]
April 29, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [3:204]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Casie Arceneaux) that medical marijuana request sent in on April 15, 2009 was denied. - [3:205]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Juliann McBride) that medical marijuana request sent in on April 27, 2009 was denied. - [3:211]
April 29, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [3:212]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Sean Tuitele) that medical marijuana request sent in on March 30, 2009 was denied. - [3:215]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Shelly Mesplie) that medical marijuana request sent in on March 25, 2009 was denied. - [3:221]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Joshua Bryan) that medical marijuana request sent in on April 8, 2009 was denied. - [3:226]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Suzanne St. Clair) that medical marijuana request sent in on April 27, 2009 was denied. - [3:230]
April 29, 2009 - Dr. Steve Hammond denies a request for medical marijuana. - [3:231]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Michael Lewis) that medical marijuana appeal was denied. - [3:251]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Katti Foltz) that medical marijuana appeal was denied. - [3:277]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Steven Burriss) that medical marijuana appeal was denied. - [3:280]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO Robert Bromps) that medical marijuana appeal was denied. - [3:289]
April 29, 2009 - Letter informing offender (CCO David Bingham) that medical marijuana appeal was denied. - [3:302]
No date:
Draft DOC Medical Marijuana Verification forms with markups. - [1:255][1:450-451][1:454-455][1:571-572][1:705-706][1:716-717][1:727-728][1:735-736]
Administrative Bulletin Drafts. - [1:162][1:566][1:699]
Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information Document template. - [1:452-453][1:573-574][1:723][1:729-730]
Medical marijuana authorization form from Dr. Deborah Hammond for patient born in 1955. - [2:477]
Handwritten letter requesting the use of medical marijuana. - [3:237-239]
Handwritten letter to Karen Daniels requesting an appeal of a rejection of medical marijuana use. - [3:252]