CDCR LT STUDY GUIDE 2026 WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is Sexual Harassment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sexual harassment is any unwanted, unwelcome comments, looks, or overtones. It may be ver
bal, physical, or written. Supervisors and Managers are legally responsible for ensuring a haras
sment free work environment. Supervisors must take immediate action if the know harassmen
t exist.
What is the C.D.C. policy concerning sexual harassment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1) Employees have a right to a working environment free of discrimination, of which sexual har
assment 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against any individual with respects on c
onditions or privileges on the basis of sex.
As a supervisor, what would you do to ensure sexual harassment is being prevented? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
An established course of judicial proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safe
guard the legal rights of the individual.
,Inmate Appeals - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 a
ny 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 im
mediate 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 inclu
de, but are not limited to: (A) Threat of death or injury due to enemies or other placement co
ncerns. (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 affe
cted 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 trans
fer 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 A
DA appeal issues to be addressed by 15 working days.
What is a CDC-114D? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Order and hearing for placement in segregated housing explaining the charges and reasons for
the placement.
Due Process in the CDC-114D - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the Lieutenant's role in the CDC-
114D
1) Ensure the inmates Due Process is being met.
2) Is your decision to place the inmate in Ad/Seg warranted?
3) Ensure the CDC-114D form is completed accurately.
, 4) Ensure the inmate is properly housed.
5) Ensure supporting documentation is given.
6) If a confidential is utilized, make sure confidential form is completed.
What is the ultimate responsibility of the Hearing Officer in a CDC-114D (Wright Hearing)? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Weigh all evidence and render a decision to either release or retain the inmate in Ad/Seg refer
ence and reasons for the action taken.
What are the parts of the CDC-114D? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The original form has 4 parts, but there is a 5th part known as the CHO hearing or Wright hear
ing (Wright vs. Enomoto).
Part 1: Notice of reasons for placement in Administrative Segregation.
Part 2: Counsel Substitute
Part 3: Waiver of hearing or of time to prepare and request for witnesses
Part 4: CHO hearing or Wright Hearing
Part 5: Hearing
What paperwork is needed to place an inmate in ASU? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inmate Photo Identification Card
114D- Administrative Segregation Placement Notice
114A1- Inmate Segregation Profile.
7219- Medical Report of Injury/ Unusual Occurrence
MAR- Medication Transfer Form
1083- Inmate Property Inventory/ Completed and signed by inmate
Att. F (ADA appliance inventory chrono/ Even if no appliances are needed)
154- Bed Move Request/ Signed off by medical staff and Supervisor
128MH7- Ad-Seg Mental Health Screening Chrono/ Copy only original must be placed in UHR
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is Sexual Harassment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Sexual harassment is any unwanted, unwelcome comments, looks, or overtones. It may be ver
bal, physical, or written. Supervisors and Managers are legally responsible for ensuring a haras
sment free work environment. Supervisors must take immediate action if the know harassmen
t exist.
What is the C.D.C. policy concerning sexual harassment? - CORRECT ANSWER -
1) Employees have a right to a working environment free of discrimination, of which sexual har
assment 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against any individual with respects on c
onditions or privileges on the basis of sex.
As a supervisor, what would you do to ensure sexual harassment is being prevented? -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
An established course of judicial proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safe
guard the legal rights of the individual.
,Inmate Appeals - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 a
ny 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 im
mediate 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 inclu
de, but are not limited to: (A) Threat of death or injury due to enemies or other placement co
ncerns. (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 affe
cted 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 trans
fer 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 A
DA appeal issues to be addressed by 15 working days.
What is a CDC-114D? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Order and hearing for placement in segregated housing explaining the charges and reasons for
the placement.
Due Process in the CDC-114D - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the Lieutenant's role in the CDC-
114D
1) Ensure the inmates Due Process is being met.
2) Is your decision to place the inmate in Ad/Seg warranted?
3) Ensure the CDC-114D form is completed accurately.
, 4) Ensure the inmate is properly housed.
5) Ensure supporting documentation is given.
6) If a confidential is utilized, make sure confidential form is completed.
What is the ultimate responsibility of the Hearing Officer in a CDC-114D (Wright Hearing)? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Weigh all evidence and render a decision to either release or retain the inmate in Ad/Seg refer
ence and reasons for the action taken.
What are the parts of the CDC-114D? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The original form has 4 parts, but there is a 5th part known as the CHO hearing or Wright hear
ing (Wright vs. Enomoto).
Part 1: Notice of reasons for placement in Administrative Segregation.
Part 2: Counsel Substitute
Part 3: Waiver of hearing or of time to prepare and request for witnesses
Part 4: CHO hearing or Wright Hearing
Part 5: Hearing
What paperwork is needed to place an inmate in ASU? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inmate Photo Identification Card
114D- Administrative Segregation Placement Notice
114A1- Inmate Segregation Profile.
7219- Medical Report of Injury/ Unusual Occurrence
MAR- Medication Transfer Form
1083- Inmate Property Inventory/ Completed and signed by inmate
Att. F (ADA appliance inventory chrono/ Even if no appliances are needed)
154- Bed Move Request/ Signed off by medical staff and Supervisor
128MH7- Ad-Seg Mental Health Screening Chrono/ Copy only original must be placed in UHR
