CDCR LT STUDYGUIDE EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
A post disciplinary hearing shall be held after one of the following: -
ANSWERS-1) The inmate has revoked his postponement request.
2) The Institution received written notice from the D.A. stating their
office is not going to prosecute the case.
3) Written notice received from the Institution Head stating will not
refer case to D.A.
4) Written notice criminal proceedings are terminated with an
acquittal.
what is the Title 15 section for Serious 115s? - ANSWERS-3315
3315, What are rules violations are considered serious 115s? -
ANSWERS-A crime involved
Use of force
,Breach/ hazard to security
Serious disruption
Controlled substances
Attempt at any of the above
Possession of 5 or more dollars
May restrict visiting per 3176.4(d)(1) effective May 1, 03
$50.00 destruction/exchange/misuse of personal/state property
Refuse to perform work
Gambling
How do you determine which inmates require effective
communication and how would you establish effective
communication with inmates. - ANSWERS-To determine inmates
requiring effective communication I would check computer
programs such as SOMS or the Disability and Effective
Communication (DEC) program for any known impairments,
disabilities, or required modifications necessary to achieve effective
communication.
If I was unable to access these programs I could check the medical
128B chrono section of the inmate's central file.
You can establish effective communication by having the inmate
read the document to you and explain what he read. You can read
the document to the inmates slowly and in simple English asking
,the inmate questions to ensure he completely understand what was
said.
3315, When is Investigative Employee (IE) needed? - ANSWERS-
Issues complex
Housing status i/m unable to collect evidence
Additional info needed even if i/m waived assignment
Can have S.A. also
What is Due Process? - ANSWERS-An established course of judicial
proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard
the legal rights of the individual.
Inmate Appeals - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-
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.
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
A post disciplinary hearing shall be held after one of the following: -
ANSWERS-1) The inmate has revoked his postponement request.
2) The Institution received written notice from the D.A. stating their
office is not going to prosecute the case.
3) Written notice received from the Institution Head stating will not
refer case to D.A.
4) Written notice criminal proceedings are terminated with an
acquittal.
what is the Title 15 section for Serious 115s? - ANSWERS-3315
3315, What are rules violations are considered serious 115s? -
ANSWERS-A crime involved
Use of force
,Breach/ hazard to security
Serious disruption
Controlled substances
Attempt at any of the above
Possession of 5 or more dollars
May restrict visiting per 3176.4(d)(1) effective May 1, 03
$50.00 destruction/exchange/misuse of personal/state property
Refuse to perform work
Gambling
How do you determine which inmates require effective
communication and how would you establish effective
communication with inmates. - ANSWERS-To determine inmates
requiring effective communication I would check computer
programs such as SOMS or the Disability and Effective
Communication (DEC) program for any known impairments,
disabilities, or required modifications necessary to achieve effective
communication.
If I was unable to access these programs I could check the medical
128B chrono section of the inmate's central file.
You can establish effective communication by having the inmate
read the document to you and explain what he read. You can read
the document to the inmates slowly and in simple English asking
,the inmate questions to ensure he completely understand what was
said.
3315, When is Investigative Employee (IE) needed? - ANSWERS-
Issues complex
Housing status i/m unable to collect evidence
Additional info needed even if i/m waived assignment
Can have S.A. also
What is Due Process? - ANSWERS-An established course of judicial
proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard
the legal rights of the individual.
Inmate Appeals - ANSWERS-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? -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-
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.
