CDCR Inmate Disciplinary Procedures 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What form is used to document a serious rules violation in the CDCR disciplinary system?
- CDC 115 (Rules Violation Report) (Correct answer)
- CDC 128-B (Counseling Chrono)
- CDC 602 (Inmate Appeal)
- CDC 7501 (Incident Report)
Correct answer: CDC 115 (Rules Violation Report)
The CDC 115 (Rules Violation Report) is the official form used to document serious rules violations by inmates in CDCR facilities, triggering a formal disciplinary process.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a CDC 128-B (Counseling Chrono) in CDCR?
- To document minor rule violations and informal counseling (Correct answer)
- To report serious crimes committed by inmates
- To authorize administrative segregation placement
- To request medical treatment for an inmate
Correct answer: To document minor rule violations and informal counseling
A CDC 128-B Counseling Chrono documents minor rule violations and informal counseling sessions, creating a record without requiring a formal disciplinary hearing.
Question 3: In CDCR's rules violation classification system, which division represents the MOST serious offenses?
- Division A (Correct answer)
- Division B
- Division C
- Division F
Correct answer: Division A
Division A represents the most serious rules violations in CDCR, including offenses such as homicide and assault with a deadly weapon, carrying the most severe penalties.
Question 4: How many hours before a disciplinary hearing must an inmate receive a copy of the Rules Violation Report (CDC 115)?
- 24 hours (Correct answer)
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
- 12 hours
Correct answer: 24 hours
California regulations require inmates to receive a copy of the CDC 115 at least 24 hours prior to their disciplinary hearing to allow adequate time to prepare a defense.
Question 5: Who typically serves as the Senior Hearing Officer (SHO) in CDCR formal disciplinary hearings?
- A Correctional Lieutenant (Correct answer)
- A Correctional Captain
- A Correctional Sergeant
- A Correctional Officer
Correct answer: A Correctional Lieutenant
A Correctional Lieutenant typically serves as the Senior Hearing Officer, presiding over formal disciplinary hearings involving serious Rules Violation Reports.
Question 6: What standard of proof is required to find an inmate guilty in a CDCR disciplinary hearing?
- Preponderance of evidence (Correct answer)
- Beyond a reasonable doubt
- Clear and convincing evidence
- Probable cause
Correct answer: Preponderance of evidence
CDCR disciplinary hearings use the 'preponderance of evidence' standard, meaning it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that the inmate committed the violation.
Question 7: Which of the following is an example of a Division A rules violation in CDCR?
- Murder or attempted murder of any person (Correct answer)
- Possession of unauthorized property
- Failure to report to a work assignment
- Using disrespectful language toward staff
Correct answer: Murder or attempted murder of any person
Division A violations are the most serious and include offenses such as murder or attempted murder, representing the gravest threats to institutional security and human life.
CDCR Inmate Disciplinary Procedures 1
What form is used to document a serious rules violation in the CDCR disciplinary system?