CDCR SGT 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
RATED A+
✔✔115 RVR Process - ✔✔Written by Staff ASAP
Reviewed by Supervisor, Classified by LT
804 to records (ABC [24 hrs], others 48 hours)
ABC and in MHSDS then 115MH (DEF 128 c and cont)
Unusual behavior then 115MH
Must be issued 15 days from date of discovery
IE assigned & Staff Assistant 3315 (d)(1)&(2) respectfully
Must have SA 4.0 or language barrier, illiterate or complex RVR, may be waived but
Effective Communication must be documented and reason waived
IE assigned if housing status, complexity or further evidence needed,
Works for SHO- Interview witness, gathers evidence, submits report
Cannot hear (24 hours) unless inmates waives in writing
Must be heard within 30 days, unless extension is granted or complexity/or ongoing
investigation
Give all copies to inmate & wait 24 hours. (May waive)
Reviewed by Captain then CDO, then issued to inmate within five (5) days
✔✔When does a 115 need to be issued? - ✔✔Within 15 days after the discovery of a
violation the I/M should receive 1st copy of the RVR.
✔✔What is the maximum time limit for a 115 to be heard after the I/M receives the 1st
copy within 15 days of the violation? - ✔✔30 days is the maximum time frame for a 115
to be heard
✔✔How long after receiving all non-confidential copies will the I/M's 115 be heard? -
✔✔Within 24 hours
✔✔After the hearing, what is the maximum number of days for the I/M to receive final
copies of the RVR after the CDO review? - ✔✔Five days
,✔✔When should an I/M be assigned a staff assistant - ✔✔1. When I/M is illiterate or
non-English speaking.
2. Complexity of issues are such that assistance is necessary for the I/M to comprehend
3. I/M's disability is such that staff assistance would be necessary for the I/M to
participate in the disciplinary process.
✔✔When should an I/M be assigned an Investigative Employeefor a Serious Rules
Violation Report (CCR 3315) - ✔✔1. Complexity of the issues requires further
investigation.
2. Housing status makes it unlikely the I/M can collect evidence for defense.
3. Additional information is necessary for a fair hearing.
4. Behavior may present a nexus with a Security Threat Group (STG)
✔✔List the possible punishments for an Administrative (3315) RVR - ✔✔1. Counseling
2. Loss of Privileges (not more than 30 days from date of hearing).
3. Confined to Quarters (CTQ): For one or more weekends and/or holidays - not to
exceed 5 consecutive days and not to exceed 10 days in a 35-day period; I/M shall be
released to attend work/program assignments.
4. Placement of hold or restriction on I/M's trust account for violations involving property.
5. Reduced to a 128-A Chrono
✔✔RVR Classification (Title 15 Section 3313) - ✔✔Must be classified by Capt, PA3,
CC3, or experienced CC2, LT or PA2. except if facility has only one LT then an
experienced Sgt may classify
Person who classifies cannot adjudicate
✔✔RVR POST Adjudication - ✔✔Upon conclusion, the RVR is forwarded to the Captain
and CDO for final review and signatures, final copies to I/M within 5 days of signatures.
Complete the Unit Disciplinary Logbook 1154.
Four Copies of the RVR needs to be distributed.
, For a guilty finding, the Original Blue Copy goes to the Unit CCII if the inmate is in
Administrative Segregation due to possible SHU term. Otherwise, send it to records for
placement into the C-File disciplinary section.
For a finding of not guilty or dismissed in the interest of justice, issue the Blue Copy to
the inmate and the White Copy to Records so records will know to remove the 804 and
any other documentation pertaining to that RVR from the inmate's C-File.
The Unit Office receives a copy of the final RVR for the disciplinary book
The Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO) receives a copy of the final RVR.
The CDO's office is the Associate Warden, which in turn will be sent to Master Registry
who keeps track of all RVR's regardless of the outcome.
The inmate has 30 days to file an appeal. Time starts when issued final copies
✔✔Emergency Operations Plan (Stage I) - ✔✔Incidents for which it is determined that
containment and control can be achieved by on-duty personnel.
✔✔Emergency Operations Plan (Stage II) - ✔✔Incidents for which it is determined that
containment and control cannot be achieved by on-duty personnel and which may
require the assistance of off-duty personnel.
✔✔Emergency Operations Plan (Stage III) - ✔✔Incidents for which it is determined that
containment and control cannot be achieved by prison personnel/resources and
personnel and/or material assistance are required from intra-agency (i.e. other
institutions, Paroles, etc.) and/or other agencies (i.e. CHP, Sheriff's Dept, etc.)
✔✔Emergency Operations Plan (Stage IV) - ✔✔Incidents for which it is determined that
containment and control cannot be achieved by personnel/resources available from the
prison, intra-agency (YACA) mutual aid, or local mutual aid providers. Additional
personnel and/or material mutual aid, through the California Office of Emergency
Services (OES), National Guard, is required.
✔✔Sexual harassment - ✔✔ZERO TOLERANCE-DO NOT TOLERATE
Train staff on EEO issues. Give expectations verbally or in writing
Lead by example
Issue arise, determine EAP or EEO
Remove plaintiff from area of harassment for non-confidential discussion, document
Ask what they want to be done
RATED A+
✔✔115 RVR Process - ✔✔Written by Staff ASAP
Reviewed by Supervisor, Classified by LT
804 to records (ABC [24 hrs], others 48 hours)
ABC and in MHSDS then 115MH (DEF 128 c and cont)
Unusual behavior then 115MH
Must be issued 15 days from date of discovery
IE assigned & Staff Assistant 3315 (d)(1)&(2) respectfully
Must have SA 4.0 or language barrier, illiterate or complex RVR, may be waived but
Effective Communication must be documented and reason waived
IE assigned if housing status, complexity or further evidence needed,
Works for SHO- Interview witness, gathers evidence, submits report
Cannot hear (24 hours) unless inmates waives in writing
Must be heard within 30 days, unless extension is granted or complexity/or ongoing
investigation
Give all copies to inmate & wait 24 hours. (May waive)
Reviewed by Captain then CDO, then issued to inmate within five (5) days
✔✔When does a 115 need to be issued? - ✔✔Within 15 days after the discovery of a
violation the I/M should receive 1st copy of the RVR.
✔✔What is the maximum time limit for a 115 to be heard after the I/M receives the 1st
copy within 15 days of the violation? - ✔✔30 days is the maximum time frame for a 115
to be heard
✔✔How long after receiving all non-confidential copies will the I/M's 115 be heard? -
✔✔Within 24 hours
✔✔After the hearing, what is the maximum number of days for the I/M to receive final
copies of the RVR after the CDO review? - ✔✔Five days
,✔✔When should an I/M be assigned a staff assistant - ✔✔1. When I/M is illiterate or
non-English speaking.
2. Complexity of issues are such that assistance is necessary for the I/M to comprehend
3. I/M's disability is such that staff assistance would be necessary for the I/M to
participate in the disciplinary process.
✔✔When should an I/M be assigned an Investigative Employeefor a Serious Rules
Violation Report (CCR 3315) - ✔✔1. Complexity of the issues requires further
investigation.
2. Housing status makes it unlikely the I/M can collect evidence for defense.
3. Additional information is necessary for a fair hearing.
4. Behavior may present a nexus with a Security Threat Group (STG)
✔✔List the possible punishments for an Administrative (3315) RVR - ✔✔1. Counseling
2. Loss of Privileges (not more than 30 days from date of hearing).
3. Confined to Quarters (CTQ): For one or more weekends and/or holidays - not to
exceed 5 consecutive days and not to exceed 10 days in a 35-day period; I/M shall be
released to attend work/program assignments.
4. Placement of hold or restriction on I/M's trust account for violations involving property.
5. Reduced to a 128-A Chrono
✔✔RVR Classification (Title 15 Section 3313) - ✔✔Must be classified by Capt, PA3,
CC3, or experienced CC2, LT or PA2. except if facility has only one LT then an
experienced Sgt may classify
Person who classifies cannot adjudicate
✔✔RVR POST Adjudication - ✔✔Upon conclusion, the RVR is forwarded to the Captain
and CDO for final review and signatures, final copies to I/M within 5 days of signatures.
Complete the Unit Disciplinary Logbook 1154.
Four Copies of the RVR needs to be distributed.
, For a guilty finding, the Original Blue Copy goes to the Unit CCII if the inmate is in
Administrative Segregation due to possible SHU term. Otherwise, send it to records for
placement into the C-File disciplinary section.
For a finding of not guilty or dismissed in the interest of justice, issue the Blue Copy to
the inmate and the White Copy to Records so records will know to remove the 804 and
any other documentation pertaining to that RVR from the inmate's C-File.
The Unit Office receives a copy of the final RVR for the disciplinary book
The Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO) receives a copy of the final RVR.
The CDO's office is the Associate Warden, which in turn will be sent to Master Registry
who keeps track of all RVR's regardless of the outcome.
The inmate has 30 days to file an appeal. Time starts when issued final copies
✔✔Emergency Operations Plan (Stage I) - ✔✔Incidents for which it is determined that
containment and control can be achieved by on-duty personnel.
✔✔Emergency Operations Plan (Stage II) - ✔✔Incidents for which it is determined that
containment and control cannot be achieved by on-duty personnel and which may
require the assistance of off-duty personnel.
✔✔Emergency Operations Plan (Stage III) - ✔✔Incidents for which it is determined that
containment and control cannot be achieved by prison personnel/resources and
personnel and/or material assistance are required from intra-agency (i.e. other
institutions, Paroles, etc.) and/or other agencies (i.e. CHP, Sheriff's Dept, etc.)
✔✔Emergency Operations Plan (Stage IV) - ✔✔Incidents for which it is determined that
containment and control cannot be achieved by personnel/resources available from the
prison, intra-agency (YACA) mutual aid, or local mutual aid providers. Additional
personnel and/or material mutual aid, through the California Office of Emergency
Services (OES), National Guard, is required.
✔✔Sexual harassment - ✔✔ZERO TOLERANCE-DO NOT TOLERATE
Train staff on EEO issues. Give expectations verbally or in writing
Lead by example
Issue arise, determine EAP or EEO
Remove plaintiff from area of harassment for non-confidential discussion, document
Ask what they want to be done
