CDCR SGT 96 COMPETENCY REVIEW 2026
MOCK TEST COMPLETE KEY INSIGHTS
◉ What is the C.D.C. policy concerning sexual harassment?
Answer: 1) Employees have a right to a working environment free of
discrimination, of which sexual harassment is part.
2) Employees are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is
respectful and courtesy
◉ What is the law regarding sexual harassment?
Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination
against any individual with respects on conditions or privileges on
the basis of sex.
◉ As a supervisor, what would you do to ensure sexual harassment
is being prevented?
Answer: 1) Train and advise staff it will not be tolerated
2) Make sure employees understand the Departments position.
3) Be a role model.
4) Have a sergeant make rounds daily to monitor facility or work
area.
5) Personally make rounds as much as practical.
6) Make myself approachable to staff.
,◉ What is Due Process?
Answer: An established course of judicial proceedings or other
governmental activities designed to safeguard the legal rights of the
individual.
◉ Inmate Appeals
Answer: The inmate has a right to appeal anything adversely
affecting him.
1) Discipline
2) Appeals
3) Classification
4) Segregation
5) Programs
◉ What are the time frames to answer a CDC-602, inmate appeal?
Answer: Inmate submit within 30 calendar days (3084.8(a))
Informal level completed within 30 calendar days
First level (Sgt, Lt, or appeals coordinator) complete within 30
working days (3084.8(1))
Second level (Warden or designee) completed within 30 working
days (3084.8(2))
Third level (director or designee) completed within 60 working days
,More than 1 appeal within 14 days will be considered excessive
(3084.4(1))
First appeal will be processed
Rest will be suspended
If abuse, inmate will be restricted to 1 appeal per month for 6
months
◉ What are the exceptions to normal appeal process
Answer: Classification appeals/ disciplinary appeals
admin 115's- 2nd level review final
serious 115's- 3rd level review final
(g) Disciplinary Appeals
(1) A disciplinary action cannot be appealed until the hearing
process is completed, including any re hearing.
(2) Inmates who wish to exhaust their administrative remedies for
"serious" disciplinary issues pursuant to section 3315 must appeal
through the third level of review.
BPT decisions
Emergency appeals
3084.9 (a) Emergency appeals. Emergency appeals should not be
used by inmates or parolees as a substitute for verbally or otherwise
informing staff of an emergency situation requiring immediate
response.
, 3084.9 (1) When circumstances are such that the regular appeal
time limits would subject the inmate or parolee to a substantial risk
of personal injury or cause other serious and irreparable harm, the
appeal shall be processed as an emergency appeal. Emergency
circumstances include, but are not limited to: (A) Threat of death or
injury due to enemies or other placement concerns. (B) Serious and
imminent threat to health or safety.
Transfer appeals
(h) Transfer Appeals. A decision for transfer to another institution
may be appealed by the affected inmate after the transfer
endorsement by the classification staff representative.
(1) Filing of an appeal of a transfer decision shall not normally be
cause to stay or delay a transfer except in extraordinary
circumstances and at the discretion of the Warden or designee.
Inmate may submit 1824 reasonable modification or
accommodation request for medical or ADA appeal issues to be
addressed by 15 working days.
◉ What is a CDC-114D?
Answer: Order and hearing for placement in segregated housing
explaining the charges and reasons for the placement.
◉ Due Process in the CDC-114D
Answer: What is the Lieutenant's role in the CDC-114D
MOCK TEST COMPLETE KEY INSIGHTS
◉ What is the C.D.C. policy concerning sexual harassment?
Answer: 1) Employees have a right to a working environment free of
discrimination, of which sexual harassment is part.
2) Employees are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is
respectful and courtesy
◉ What is the law regarding sexual harassment?
Answer: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination
against any individual with respects on conditions or privileges on
the basis of sex.
◉ As a supervisor, what would you do to ensure sexual harassment
is being prevented?
Answer: 1) Train and advise staff it will not be tolerated
2) Make sure employees understand the Departments position.
3) Be a role model.
4) Have a sergeant make rounds daily to monitor facility or work
area.
5) Personally make rounds as much as practical.
6) Make myself approachable to staff.
,◉ What is Due Process?
Answer: An established course of judicial proceedings or other
governmental activities designed to safeguard the legal rights of the
individual.
◉ Inmate Appeals
Answer: The inmate has a right to appeal anything adversely
affecting him.
1) Discipline
2) Appeals
3) Classification
4) Segregation
5) Programs
◉ What are the time frames to answer a CDC-602, inmate appeal?
Answer: Inmate submit within 30 calendar days (3084.8(a))
Informal level completed within 30 calendar days
First level (Sgt, Lt, or appeals coordinator) complete within 30
working days (3084.8(1))
Second level (Warden or designee) completed within 30 working
days (3084.8(2))
Third level (director or designee) completed within 60 working days
,More than 1 appeal within 14 days will be considered excessive
(3084.4(1))
First appeal will be processed
Rest will be suspended
If abuse, inmate will be restricted to 1 appeal per month for 6
months
◉ What are the exceptions to normal appeal process
Answer: Classification appeals/ disciplinary appeals
admin 115's- 2nd level review final
serious 115's- 3rd level review final
(g) Disciplinary Appeals
(1) A disciplinary action cannot be appealed until the hearing
process is completed, including any re hearing.
(2) Inmates who wish to exhaust their administrative remedies for
"serious" disciplinary issues pursuant to section 3315 must appeal
through the third level of review.
BPT decisions
Emergency appeals
3084.9 (a) Emergency appeals. Emergency appeals should not be
used by inmates or parolees as a substitute for verbally or otherwise
informing staff of an emergency situation requiring immediate
response.
, 3084.9 (1) When circumstances are such that the regular appeal
time limits would subject the inmate or parolee to a substantial risk
of personal injury or cause other serious and irreparable harm, the
appeal shall be processed as an emergency appeal. Emergency
circumstances include, but are not limited to: (A) Threat of death or
injury due to enemies or other placement concerns. (B) Serious and
imminent threat to health or safety.
Transfer appeals
(h) Transfer Appeals. A decision for transfer to another institution
may be appealed by the affected inmate after the transfer
endorsement by the classification staff representative.
(1) Filing of an appeal of a transfer decision shall not normally be
cause to stay or delay a transfer except in extraordinary
circumstances and at the discretion of the Warden or designee.
Inmate may submit 1824 reasonable modification or
accommodation request for medical or ADA appeal issues to be
addressed by 15 working days.
◉ What is a CDC-114D?
Answer: Order and hearing for placement in segregated housing
explaining the charges and reasons for the placement.
◉ Due Process in the CDC-114D
Answer: What is the Lieutenant's role in the CDC-114D
