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Inmate Disciplinary Procedures Flashcards

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  1. What form does an inmate use to appeal a CDCR disciplinary decision?

    Answer: CDC 602 (Inmate/Parolee Appeal)

    Inmates use the CDC 602 Inmate/Parolee Appeal form to challenge disciplinary decisions, staff actions, or conditions of confinement within the CDCR grievance system.

  2. What does 'discovery' refer to in CDCR disciplinary proceedings?

    Answer: An inmate's right to review evidence to be used against them at a hearing

    In CDCR disciplinary proceedings, 'discovery' refers to an inmate's due process right to review the evidence, documents, and reports that will be used against them at the hearing.

  3. Under what circumstances may a CDCR disciplinary hearing be postponed?

    Answer: When additional investigation is needed or the inmate is unable to participate

    A CDCR disciplinary hearing may be postponed when additional investigation is required, the inmate is medically or mentally unable to participate, or other legitimate circumstances prevent a fair hearing.

  4. What is the purpose of a CDC 1030 (Confidential Information Disclosure form) in disciplinary proceedings?

    Answer: Used when information from confidential sources is relied upon in a disciplinary finding

    A CDC 1030 is used when a disciplinary finding relies on confidential informant information, providing limited disclosure to the inmate without revealing the source's identity.

  5. What is the role of a 'Staff Assistant' in CDCR disciplinary hearings?

    Answer: To assist inmates unable to effectively represent themselves at hearings

    A Staff Assistant is assigned to help inmates who cannot effectively participate in their own hearing due to limited English proficiency, illiteracy, or mental/developmental disabilities.

  6. Which level of review occurs AFTER the first level of a CDCR inmate disciplinary appeal?

    Answer: Second level review by the Warden or designee

    After a first-level appeal response, the second level of review is conducted by the Warden or their designee at the institution before the matter can be escalated to the headquarters level.

  7. An inmate found guilty of a Division B rules violation may lose up to how many days of good conduct credits?

    Answer: 150 days

    Division B violations, which are serious but less severe than Division A, can result in the loss of up to 150 days of good conduct credits as a disciplinary penalty.