CDCR Correctional Counselor (CC1) Exam VERSION
ACTUAL 200 QUESTION AND DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE.
"S" suffix - ansSingle cell status due to a threat
"Totally disabled" diagnosis - ansAn I/M is incapable of performing an assignment
- Per a physician and/or psychiatrist
2 types of classification committees - ans- Unit (UCC)
- Institutional (ICC)
3 reasons an I/M is placed C/C - ans- Program failure
- 2 serious 115's
- 1 serious 115 and 2 admin 115's
3 reasons for ASU placement - ans- Safety concerns
- Investigations not related to misconduct
- Relative of or an associate of prison staff
4 levels and point categories - ansLevel 1: 0-18
Level 2: 19-35
Level 3: 36-59
Level 4: 60+
5 180/270 exclusionary criteria / factors - ans- 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
6 elements of a VIO review - ans- Circumstances of the offense
- Extent of the injury
- Rationale of the offense
- Intent vs neglect
- History of similar acts
- Safety of staff and public
7 custody levels - ans- Max
- Close A
- Close B
- Med A
- Med B
- Min A
- Min B
7 methods of effective communication - ans- TABE score under 4.0
- 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
+ DECS
,CDCR Correctional Counselor (CC1) Exam VERSION
ACTUAL 200 QUESTION AND DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE.
+1845 or 7410 DDP
+ TABE chrono
+ 128c DDP
+ Por: Probation officers report
+ ISRS: Institutional staff recommendations summary
10 criteria for close custody - ans- LWOP
- Multiple life terms
- 40 years or more
- Single life term
- 25-40 years
- Escape or attempt with force
- Escape w/o force
- Plotting/planning escape
- Detainers
- Dispo for murder of a person in custody who is not an I/M
- Dispo for murder of an I/M within 10 years
- Division A1 or A2 RVR
- Inactive prison gang
- Security concern
17 common CC1 forms - ans- 812 STG - Non-Confidential Enemies
- 812 (A) - Gang
Identification Form
- 812 (B) - Disruptive Groups and Validation
- 812 (C) - Enemies Confidential/Non-Confidential
- E-262 ERMS- Custody Classification Assignments
- CDCR 128G - Classification Chrono
- 1882 - Initial Housing Review
- CDCR 294 - Interstate Compact Placement Agreement
- AOJ - Abstract of Judgement
- 112 - History Notes
- 127 Next of Kin Form (Notification of Emergency/Death)
- LSS - Legal Status Summary
- MCSF - Minimum Custody Screening Form
- ISRS - Institutional Staff Recommendation Summary
- CDC Form 174 POR - Probation Officer Report
- CDC 611 RPS - Release Program Study
- 1515 and 1515 CS Requirements of Parole
20 elements of 128G (initial) - ans- 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
, CDCR Correctional Counselor (CC1) Exam VERSION
ACTUAL 200 QUESTION AND DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE.
- 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
270 designs are not allowed for I/M's found guilty for: - ans- 1 RVR for inciting a riot
- 1 RVR for participation in a riot with a direct STG nexus
- 2 or more RVR's for participation in a riot
- 1 RVR for assault on a person, not an I/M
- 1 RVR for battery on an I/M with a direct STG nexus
- 2 or more RVRs for battery on an I/M
A CDCR male inmate is eligible to be transferred to COCF if the I/M has: - ans- 12 months to
30 years to serve
- 36 to 59 points (level 3) or permitted case-by-case
- Med A, Med B, or Close B custody
A classification committee shall conduct case-by-case reviews to consider application of a
VIO AD for: - ans- Felony convictions
- Some misdemeanor convictions
- Enhancements
- "Stayed" enhancements
- A1 offenses
- A2 offenses
- Examples of the above:
+ PC 186.22
+ PC 192 (b)
+ PC 211-215
+ PC 422
+ PC 459-460
+ PC 518
+ PC 646.9
+ PC 667.5(c)
+ PC 12022(b)
A classification committee shall review all cases meeting the criteria for removal of an
existing VIO or an initial determination to not impose a VIO, if: - ansThe VIO would have
been applied on a case-by-case basis
A clinician is required to be at the committee hearings if: - ans- If an I/M is treated under the
MHSDS and is at the EOP or MHCB level of care
- If an I/M is treated under the MHSDS and is in ASU
A committee shall make each determination regarding an I/M's: - ans- Institution
- Transfers
- Program participation
- Privilege groups
- Custody designations
ACTUAL 200 QUESTION AND DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE.
"S" suffix - ansSingle cell status due to a threat
"Totally disabled" diagnosis - ansAn I/M is incapable of performing an assignment
- Per a physician and/or psychiatrist
2 types of classification committees - ans- Unit (UCC)
- Institutional (ICC)
3 reasons an I/M is placed C/C - ans- Program failure
- 2 serious 115's
- 1 serious 115 and 2 admin 115's
3 reasons for ASU placement - ans- Safety concerns
- Investigations not related to misconduct
- Relative of or an associate of prison staff
4 levels and point categories - ansLevel 1: 0-18
Level 2: 19-35
Level 3: 36-59
Level 4: 60+
5 180/270 exclusionary criteria / factors - ans- 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
6 elements of a VIO review - ans- Circumstances of the offense
- Extent of the injury
- Rationale of the offense
- Intent vs neglect
- History of similar acts
- Safety of staff and public
7 custody levels - ans- Max
- Close A
- Close B
- Med A
- Med B
- Min A
- Min B
7 methods of effective communication - ans- TABE score under 4.0
- 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
+ DECS
,CDCR Correctional Counselor (CC1) Exam VERSION
ACTUAL 200 QUESTION AND DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE.
+1845 or 7410 DDP
+ TABE chrono
+ 128c DDP
+ Por: Probation officers report
+ ISRS: Institutional staff recommendations summary
10 criteria for close custody - ans- LWOP
- Multiple life terms
- 40 years or more
- Single life term
- 25-40 years
- Escape or attempt with force
- Escape w/o force
- Plotting/planning escape
- Detainers
- Dispo for murder of a person in custody who is not an I/M
- Dispo for murder of an I/M within 10 years
- Division A1 or A2 RVR
- Inactive prison gang
- Security concern
17 common CC1 forms - ans- 812 STG - Non-Confidential Enemies
- 812 (A) - Gang
Identification Form
- 812 (B) - Disruptive Groups and Validation
- 812 (C) - Enemies Confidential/Non-Confidential
- E-262 ERMS- Custody Classification Assignments
- CDCR 128G - Classification Chrono
- 1882 - Initial Housing Review
- CDCR 294 - Interstate Compact Placement Agreement
- AOJ - Abstract of Judgement
- 112 - History Notes
- 127 Next of Kin Form (Notification of Emergency/Death)
- LSS - Legal Status Summary
- MCSF - Minimum Custody Screening Form
- ISRS - Institutional Staff Recommendation Summary
- CDC Form 174 POR - Probation Officer Report
- CDC 611 RPS - Release Program Study
- 1515 and 1515 CS Requirements of Parole
20 elements of 128G (initial) - ans- 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
, CDCR Correctional Counselor (CC1) Exam VERSION
ACTUAL 200 QUESTION AND DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE.
- 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
270 designs are not allowed for I/M's found guilty for: - ans- 1 RVR for inciting a riot
- 1 RVR for participation in a riot with a direct STG nexus
- 2 or more RVR's for participation in a riot
- 1 RVR for assault on a person, not an I/M
- 1 RVR for battery on an I/M with a direct STG nexus
- 2 or more RVRs for battery on an I/M
A CDCR male inmate is eligible to be transferred to COCF if the I/M has: - ans- 12 months to
30 years to serve
- 36 to 59 points (level 3) or permitted case-by-case
- Med A, Med B, or Close B custody
A classification committee shall conduct case-by-case reviews to consider application of a
VIO AD for: - ans- Felony convictions
- Some misdemeanor convictions
- Enhancements
- "Stayed" enhancements
- A1 offenses
- A2 offenses
- Examples of the above:
+ PC 186.22
+ PC 192 (b)
+ PC 211-215
+ PC 422
+ PC 459-460
+ PC 518
+ PC 646.9
+ PC 667.5(c)
+ PC 12022(b)
A classification committee shall review all cases meeting the criteria for removal of an
existing VIO or an initial determination to not impose a VIO, if: - ansThe VIO would have
been applied on a case-by-case basis
A clinician is required to be at the committee hearings if: - ans- If an I/M is treated under the
MHSDS and is at the EOP or MHCB level of care
- If an I/M is treated under the MHSDS and is in ASU
A committee shall make each determination regarding an I/M's: - ans- Institution
- Transfers
- Program participation
- Privilege groups
- Custody designations
