CDCR LT Study Guide Questions With Complete Solutions
115 forms: Correct Answers 115 form, typed body of report,
typed hearing results
115-A form, list postponement, staff assistant, I.E., typed IE
report
115-C form, supplement page for continuation of report, IE,
hearing, other info
804 form, notice of pending 115
115-MH Mental Health Assessment ( for bizarre and unusual
behavior, EOP, DMH
115 process: Correct Answers Discovering employee writes 115
804 sent to records within 24 hours
Classified by Lieutenant or above. Classifying employee may
not here 115
Serve inmate his first copy; this must be done within 15 days of
the date of discovery. If delayed beyond 15 days, no more than
additional 30 days.
The misconduct could be prosecuted as murder, attempted
murder or battery on staff.
An investigation is continuing to identify others involved in the
misconduct.
Assign IE if inmate is in Ad-Seg and Staff assistant if inmate is
incapable of representing themselves or non-English speaking
(effective communication), GPL 4.0 or lower, EOP, DMH
Hearing can commence no less than 24 hours after the inmate
has received copies of 115 and all non-confidential reports to be
used in hearing. The hearing must take place no more than 30
days after serving the inmate his first copy
,3 Basic Grievances Correct Answers 1. Contract
A. Interpretation, application or enforcement of MOU
B. The only grievance that is able to be arbitrated
2. Policy
A. Dispute w/interpretation of law, policy, rule or procedure not
covered in MOU
1. LOI's
2. Performance Reports
3. Alleged POBR violations
B. Grievance to Director's level only
3. Health and Safety
Dangerous/ unsafe conditions
3315, What are rules violations are considered serious 115s?
Correct 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
3315, What are the Dispositions in a Rules Violation Report?
Correct Answers Not guilty
Guilty of Admin 115, 115 reclassified, I/m assessed disposition
authorized in 3314
Guilty as charged or guilty of an included serious rule violation
,Suspension of privileges for 90 days starting day of hearing
Detention or CTQ for no more than 10 days. If security not
jeopardized, i/m shall be allowed to work/program assignment.
Referral to Classification for consideration to Work Group C.
Suspension of all or part of disposition, other than credit
forfeitures, random drug testing and classification referrals, for
up to 6 months.
Impose all or part of a suspended disposition. Detention or CTQ
may not extend past 10 days.
Violations of 3323 ( c ) (7) Distribution of c/s ( d) (6) Possession
of c/s includes controlled medication
1st offense
i/m provide a minimum of one random drug test per month for 1
yr.
30 day suspension of privileges
parole violator shall be referred to BPT
AA/NA meetings as available
For distributing only: loss of visits 1 yr. Followed by non-
contact visits for 2 years
For possession only: loss of visits 90 days followed by 90 days
non-contact visits
121-130 day credit forfeiture Possession only
2nd offense
Inmate must provide a minimum of two random drug tests per
month for one year.
60 day suspension of privileges
5 day CTQ
Referred for endorsement to a substance abuse program,
provided eligibility criteria is met
For distributing only: same as 1st offense
, For possession only: loss of visits 90 days followed by non-
contact visits for 90 days
131-140 day credit forfeiture Possession only
3rd offense
Inmate must provide a minimum of four random drug tests per
month for one year.
90 day suspension of privileges
10 day CTQ
Referred for endorsement to a substance abuse program,
provided eligibility criteria is met, mandatory treatment shall be
a condition of parole
3315, What are the hearing procedures and time limitations for a
Rules Violation Report? Correct Answers A copy of the 115
and all non-confidential reports will be provided to the inmate
w/in 24 hrs. after being classified, and w/in 30 days of the
misconduct, but no later than 15 days from the date the
information leading to the charges is discovered by staff
A copy of the 115 to the i/m may be delayed up to 30 days when
all of the following are met
Misconduct could be prosecuted as murder, att. murder or
battery on staff
Investigation continuing
W/in 15 days of discovery, postponement requested in writing is
approved by chief disciplinary officer
Hearing held w/in 30 days of i/m receiving copy unless
Charges were referred for possible prosecution
Inmate has been granted a postponement pending outcome of
referral
Inmate transferred out of custody of department
115 forms: Correct Answers 115 form, typed body of report,
typed hearing results
115-A form, list postponement, staff assistant, I.E., typed IE
report
115-C form, supplement page for continuation of report, IE,
hearing, other info
804 form, notice of pending 115
115-MH Mental Health Assessment ( for bizarre and unusual
behavior, EOP, DMH
115 process: Correct Answers Discovering employee writes 115
804 sent to records within 24 hours
Classified by Lieutenant or above. Classifying employee may
not here 115
Serve inmate his first copy; this must be done within 15 days of
the date of discovery. If delayed beyond 15 days, no more than
additional 30 days.
The misconduct could be prosecuted as murder, attempted
murder or battery on staff.
An investigation is continuing to identify others involved in the
misconduct.
Assign IE if inmate is in Ad-Seg and Staff assistant if inmate is
incapable of representing themselves or non-English speaking
(effective communication), GPL 4.0 or lower, EOP, DMH
Hearing can commence no less than 24 hours after the inmate
has received copies of 115 and all non-confidential reports to be
used in hearing. The hearing must take place no more than 30
days after serving the inmate his first copy
,3 Basic Grievances Correct Answers 1. Contract
A. Interpretation, application or enforcement of MOU
B. The only grievance that is able to be arbitrated
2. Policy
A. Dispute w/interpretation of law, policy, rule or procedure not
covered in MOU
1. LOI's
2. Performance Reports
3. Alleged POBR violations
B. Grievance to Director's level only
3. Health and Safety
Dangerous/ unsafe conditions
3315, What are rules violations are considered serious 115s?
Correct 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
3315, What are the Dispositions in a Rules Violation Report?
Correct Answers Not guilty
Guilty of Admin 115, 115 reclassified, I/m assessed disposition
authorized in 3314
Guilty as charged or guilty of an included serious rule violation
,Suspension of privileges for 90 days starting day of hearing
Detention or CTQ for no more than 10 days. If security not
jeopardized, i/m shall be allowed to work/program assignment.
Referral to Classification for consideration to Work Group C.
Suspension of all or part of disposition, other than credit
forfeitures, random drug testing and classification referrals, for
up to 6 months.
Impose all or part of a suspended disposition. Detention or CTQ
may not extend past 10 days.
Violations of 3323 ( c ) (7) Distribution of c/s ( d) (6) Possession
of c/s includes controlled medication
1st offense
i/m provide a minimum of one random drug test per month for 1
yr.
30 day suspension of privileges
parole violator shall be referred to BPT
AA/NA meetings as available
For distributing only: loss of visits 1 yr. Followed by non-
contact visits for 2 years
For possession only: loss of visits 90 days followed by 90 days
non-contact visits
121-130 day credit forfeiture Possession only
2nd offense
Inmate must provide a minimum of two random drug tests per
month for one year.
60 day suspension of privileges
5 day CTQ
Referred for endorsement to a substance abuse program,
provided eligibility criteria is met
For distributing only: same as 1st offense
, For possession only: loss of visits 90 days followed by non-
contact visits for 90 days
131-140 day credit forfeiture Possession only
3rd offense
Inmate must provide a minimum of four random drug tests per
month for one year.
90 day suspension of privileges
10 day CTQ
Referred for endorsement to a substance abuse program,
provided eligibility criteria is met, mandatory treatment shall be
a condition of parole
3315, What are the hearing procedures and time limitations for a
Rules Violation Report? Correct Answers A copy of the 115
and all non-confidential reports will be provided to the inmate
w/in 24 hrs. after being classified, and w/in 30 days of the
misconduct, but no later than 15 days from the date the
information leading to the charges is discovered by staff
A copy of the 115 to the i/m may be delayed up to 30 days when
all of the following are met
Misconduct could be prosecuted as murder, att. murder or
battery on staff
Investigation continuing
W/in 15 days of discovery, postponement requested in writing is
approved by chief disciplinary officer
Hearing held w/in 30 days of i/m receiving copy unless
Charges were referred for possible prosecution
Inmate has been granted a postponement pending outcome of
referral
Inmate transferred out of custody of department
