CDCR SGT 96 FINAL PAPER 2026 STUDY
GUIDE DETAILED ANSWERS READY
◉ Clark Codes (NCF).
Answer: Inmate received a passinng score on Phase I or II cognitive
tests and did not require adaptive functioning evaluation
◉ Clark Codes (NDD).
Answer: Inmate initially identified as DD1 has been reevaluated and
founnd not to require adaptive support services, or a mainline
inmate failing or not receiving Phase I and II but founnd not to
require adaptive support services. These inmates should be
reevaluated for DDP placement if problems with adaptive
functionning arise. This inmate must always have an SA disciplinary
hearings, CDC Form 114D reviews.
◉ Clark Codes (DD1).
Answer: This inmate can function successfully in a GP setting in a
designated DDP institution consistent with other case factors and
usually does not require prompts to initiate activities of self-care
and daily living
◉ Clark Codes (DD2).
,Answer: This inmate can function successfully in a GP setting in a
designated DDP institution consistent with other case factors.
However, this inmate requires prompts to initiate self-care and/or
daily living activities and may have victimization concerns
◉ Clark Codes (DD3).
Answer: This inmate requires placement in a highly structured,
specialized program in a designated DDP institution capable of
meeting his/her needs. The inmate can be trained in elementary
self-care skills, master sight reading of survival words, and can
perform simple tasks in a correctional setting, master sight readinng
of survival words, and can perform simple tasks in a correctional
setting
◉ Classification of Inmates Points (0-18).
Answer: Level I- Open dorm without armed perimeter
◉ Classification of Inmates Points (19-35).
Answer: Level II- Open dorms with secure perimeter
◉ Classification of Inmates Points (36-59).
Answer: Level III- Cell construction, fenced perimeter and armed
outside coverage
,◉ Classification of Inmates Points (60+).
Answer: Level IV- Secure perimeter, inside and outside armed
coverage, inside cell construction, and outside cell construction in
newer prisons
◉ Staff Disciplinary Process (Preventative).
Answer: 1. Provide Training:
a. IST, OJT
b. Ensure post orders are up to date and signed.
2. Performance Evaluations: Discuss improvements needed.
3. Merit Salary Adjustments
4. 1123-Counseling Chrono: Learning tool, not adverse in nature,
interview employee to ascertain reason and possibly refer to EEO,
EEP, EAP and document; remains in file for SIX months.
◉ Staff Disciplinary Process (Corrective).
Answer: -Verbal counseling
-Training= IST and OJT
, -ECR (CDC 1123)
-LOI (Letter of Instruction):Specify corrective action and job
expectations; stays in file for SIX months.
◉ Staff Disciplinary Process (Adverse).
Answer: 1. Salary Reduction
2. Suspension
3. Demotion
4. Termination(These are considered preventative action due to the
time and money spent training Correctional employees; stays in file
for THREE YEARS.
◉ Employee Counseling Record (ECR 1223).
Answer: Employee information
Documented discussion
Action Plan
GUIDE DETAILED ANSWERS READY
◉ Clark Codes (NCF).
Answer: Inmate received a passinng score on Phase I or II cognitive
tests and did not require adaptive functioning evaluation
◉ Clark Codes (NDD).
Answer: Inmate initially identified as DD1 has been reevaluated and
founnd not to require adaptive support services, or a mainline
inmate failing or not receiving Phase I and II but founnd not to
require adaptive support services. These inmates should be
reevaluated for DDP placement if problems with adaptive
functionning arise. This inmate must always have an SA disciplinary
hearings, CDC Form 114D reviews.
◉ Clark Codes (DD1).
Answer: This inmate can function successfully in a GP setting in a
designated DDP institution consistent with other case factors and
usually does not require prompts to initiate activities of self-care
and daily living
◉ Clark Codes (DD2).
,Answer: This inmate can function successfully in a GP setting in a
designated DDP institution consistent with other case factors.
However, this inmate requires prompts to initiate self-care and/or
daily living activities and may have victimization concerns
◉ Clark Codes (DD3).
Answer: This inmate requires placement in a highly structured,
specialized program in a designated DDP institution capable of
meeting his/her needs. The inmate can be trained in elementary
self-care skills, master sight reading of survival words, and can
perform simple tasks in a correctional setting, master sight readinng
of survival words, and can perform simple tasks in a correctional
setting
◉ Classification of Inmates Points (0-18).
Answer: Level I- Open dorm without armed perimeter
◉ Classification of Inmates Points (19-35).
Answer: Level II- Open dorms with secure perimeter
◉ Classification of Inmates Points (36-59).
Answer: Level III- Cell construction, fenced perimeter and armed
outside coverage
,◉ Classification of Inmates Points (60+).
Answer: Level IV- Secure perimeter, inside and outside armed
coverage, inside cell construction, and outside cell construction in
newer prisons
◉ Staff Disciplinary Process (Preventative).
Answer: 1. Provide Training:
a. IST, OJT
b. Ensure post orders are up to date and signed.
2. Performance Evaluations: Discuss improvements needed.
3. Merit Salary Adjustments
4. 1123-Counseling Chrono: Learning tool, not adverse in nature,
interview employee to ascertain reason and possibly refer to EEO,
EEP, EAP and document; remains in file for SIX months.
◉ Staff Disciplinary Process (Corrective).
Answer: -Verbal counseling
-Training= IST and OJT
, -ECR (CDC 1123)
-LOI (Letter of Instruction):Specify corrective action and job
expectations; stays in file for SIX months.
◉ Staff Disciplinary Process (Adverse).
Answer: 1. Salary Reduction
2. Suspension
3. Demotion
4. Termination(These are considered preventative action due to the
time and money spent training Correctional employees; stays in file
for THREE YEARS.
◉ Employee Counseling Record (ECR 1223).
Answer: Employee information
Documented discussion
Action Plan