CDCR CORRECTIONS OFFICER EXAM FINAL
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTION SET
◉ When can an I/M be on placed on C status? (C/C, C over C)
Answer: - When deemed a program failure per CCR Title 15, Section
3000
+ Refusing to work without a justifiable reason
- 2 serious RVR's within 180 days
- 1 serious RVR and 2 admin RVR's within 180 days
◉ What penalties are applied for I/M's on C/C? Answer: - No
canteen
- No yard
- No credits given
◉ What actions do CC1's take to place an I/M on C/C? Answer: -
Review case due to I/M's program failure
- Take to committee
- Place WG/PG: C/C
- I/M remains C/C until classified for placement in a qualifying WG
- I/M must submit a written request for reclass of assignment and
removal of C/C no earlier than 30 days from the date of placement
,- I/M shall be scheduled for hearing within 30 days of receipt of the
written request
◉ What are the 2 most important characteristics for CC1's? Answer:
- Good judgment
- Effective communication
◉ An I/M who was found guilty based solely on a positive test result
is ineligible to: Answer: - Receive favorable points for no serious
disciplinary(s) in the last 12 months
- Receive favorable points for no serious disciplinary(s) during the 6
month review period
◉ 20 elements of 128G (initial) Answer: - Purpose of the hearing
- I/M given 72 hours and introduced to committee
- Committee actions and reasons
- I/M requests and reasons for actions
- I/M's agreement/disagreement with com actions
- Effective communication achieved
- Release date and type
- Work group/privilege group and date
- Points, level, and custody
- County of commitment
,- Escape, sex, or arson history
- Enemy concerns or gang status
- Grade point level
- Ethnicity
- Re-class date
- Next BPT and date
- Date and status of last mental health chrono
- Committee date and type
- Name and signatures of recorder, chairperson, and committee
members
- Compas score if available
◉ 3 reasons for ASU placement Answer: - Safety concerns
- Investigations not related to misconduct
- Relative of or an associate of prison staff
◉ What do you do if an I/M reports to you that he has safety
concerns? Answer: - Do not allow the I/M to leave your office
- Notify custody ASAP
- Establish who, what, when, where, why and
how?
- Document info on a confidential memo
, - Schedule the I/M for committee for housing and placement
consideration
◉ 5 180/270 exclusionary criteria / factors Answer: - A1 - SHU in
the last 3 years for div A1/A2/B offense for assaultive behavior or
weapons
- A2 - Found guilty of riot or inciting riot twice or more within 12
months. 180 for 1 year from RVR
- A3 - Found guilty of battery of assault twice or more within 12
months. 180 for a 1 year from RVR
- A4 - Indeterminant SHU term within 2 years due to being a
validated gang member/associate
- A5 - Indeterminant SHU term within the last 2 years due to in-
custody misbehavior. 180 for 2 years from GP placement
◉ 7 methods of effective communication Answer: - TABE score 4.0
or under
- CCCMS
- Vision, hearing, or speech impaired
- Learning disability
- DDP
- Foreign language issues
- During any due process, the following is where you find if an I/M
requires effective communication
SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTION SET
◉ When can an I/M be on placed on C status? (C/C, C over C)
Answer: - When deemed a program failure per CCR Title 15, Section
3000
+ Refusing to work without a justifiable reason
- 2 serious RVR's within 180 days
- 1 serious RVR and 2 admin RVR's within 180 days
◉ What penalties are applied for I/M's on C/C? Answer: - No
canteen
- No yard
- No credits given
◉ What actions do CC1's take to place an I/M on C/C? Answer: -
Review case due to I/M's program failure
- Take to committee
- Place WG/PG: C/C
- I/M remains C/C until classified for placement in a qualifying WG
- I/M must submit a written request for reclass of assignment and
removal of C/C no earlier than 30 days from the date of placement
,- I/M shall be scheduled for hearing within 30 days of receipt of the
written request
◉ What are the 2 most important characteristics for CC1's? Answer:
- Good judgment
- Effective communication
◉ An I/M who was found guilty based solely on a positive test result
is ineligible to: Answer: - Receive favorable points for no serious
disciplinary(s) in the last 12 months
- Receive favorable points for no serious disciplinary(s) during the 6
month review period
◉ 20 elements of 128G (initial) Answer: - Purpose of the hearing
- I/M given 72 hours and introduced to committee
- Committee actions and reasons
- I/M requests and reasons for actions
- I/M's agreement/disagreement with com actions
- Effective communication achieved
- Release date and type
- Work group/privilege group and date
- Points, level, and custody
- County of commitment
,- Escape, sex, or arson history
- Enemy concerns or gang status
- Grade point level
- Ethnicity
- Re-class date
- Next BPT and date
- Date and status of last mental health chrono
- Committee date and type
- Name and signatures of recorder, chairperson, and committee
members
- Compas score if available
◉ 3 reasons for ASU placement Answer: - Safety concerns
- Investigations not related to misconduct
- Relative of or an associate of prison staff
◉ What do you do if an I/M reports to you that he has safety
concerns? Answer: - Do not allow the I/M to leave your office
- Notify custody ASAP
- Establish who, what, when, where, why and
how?
- Document info on a confidential memo
, - Schedule the I/M for committee for housing and placement
consideration
◉ 5 180/270 exclusionary criteria / factors Answer: - A1 - SHU in
the last 3 years for div A1/A2/B offense for assaultive behavior or
weapons
- A2 - Found guilty of riot or inciting riot twice or more within 12
months. 180 for 1 year from RVR
- A3 - Found guilty of battery of assault twice or more within 12
months. 180 for a 1 year from RVR
- A4 - Indeterminant SHU term within 2 years due to being a
validated gang member/associate
- A5 - Indeterminant SHU term within the last 2 years due to in-
custody misbehavior. 180 for 2 years from GP placement
◉ 7 methods of effective communication Answer: - TABE score 4.0
or under
- CCCMS
- Vision, hearing, or speech impaired
- Learning disability
- DDP
- Foreign language issues
- During any due process, the following is where you find if an I/M
requires effective communication
