CDCR LT STUDY GUIDE CORE LEADERSHIP,
CUSTODY OPERATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONAL
SECURITY REVIEW 2026
◉ What are the exceptions to normal appeal process
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 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.
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 immediate
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 include, but are not limited to: (A) Threat of death or
injury due to enemies or other placement concerns. (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 affected 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 transfer 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 ADA appeal issues to be
addressed by 15 working days.
◉ What is a CDC-114D?
Answer: Order and hearing for placement in segregated housing
explaining the charges and reasons for the placement.
◉ Due Process in the CDC-114D
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)?
Answer: Weigh all evidence and render a decision to either release
or retain the inmate in Ad/Seg reference and reasons for the action
taken.
◉ What are the parts of the CDC-114D?
Answer: The original form has 4 parts, but there is a 5th part known
as the CHO hearing or Wright hearing (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?
, 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
Copy of 1030 Confidential Information Notice (if needed)
CDCR 128B/Noting additional information or special circumstances
(if needed)
1882B Double Cell review if Inmate is to be placed in cell with
another inmate.
◉ What are the Administrative Segregation Unit Placement Notice
(114 D) lockup reasons / CCR 3336:
Answer: Presents an immediate threat to the safety of self or others.
Jeopardizes integrity of investigation of alleged misconduct or
criminal activity.
Endangers institutional security.
CUSTODY OPERATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONAL
SECURITY REVIEW 2026
◉ What are the exceptions to normal appeal process
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 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.
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 immediate
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 include, but are not limited to: (A) Threat of death or
injury due to enemies or other placement concerns. (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 affected 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 transfer 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 ADA appeal issues to be
addressed by 15 working days.
◉ What is a CDC-114D?
Answer: Order and hearing for placement in segregated housing
explaining the charges and reasons for the placement.
◉ Due Process in the CDC-114D
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)?
Answer: Weigh all evidence and render a decision to either release
or retain the inmate in Ad/Seg reference and reasons for the action
taken.
◉ What are the parts of the CDC-114D?
Answer: The original form has 4 parts, but there is a 5th part known
as the CHO hearing or Wright hearing (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?
, 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
Copy of 1030 Confidential Information Notice (if needed)
CDCR 128B/Noting additional information or special circumstances
(if needed)
1882B Double Cell review if Inmate is to be placed in cell with
another inmate.
◉ What are the Administrative Segregation Unit Placement Notice
(114 D) lockup reasons / CCR 3336:
Answer: Presents an immediate threat to the safety of self or others.
Jeopardizes integrity of investigation of alleged misconduct or
criminal activity.
Endangers institutional security.
