CDCR SGT. EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
j CCD 117 - All daily movement and assignment changes shall be documented as they occur on a CDC
117. The White Original Copy shall be retained for one year in Central Control. The Yellow Copy shall be
the source of information for the Daily Movement Sheet (DMS).
CDC 154 - All bed and housing changes are documented on a CDC 154. The White Original Copy is
retained in Central Control for one year.
Daily Movement Sheet (DMS) - Lists all arrivals, departures, temporary releases, out-to-courts, family
visits, changes in housing, work assignments and custody classification during the previous 24-hour
period.
Required "Out to Court" (OTC) Documents: - 1. CDC 161: Wardens Checkout Order
2. CDC 123: Body Receipt
3. Photo Pack/Escape Card
4. CDC 804 Detainer
Required "Out to Medical" (OTM) Documents: - 1. CDC 7252 Request for Authorization of Temporary
Removal for Medical Treatment
2. CDC 123 Body Receipt
3. CDC 2170 Inmate Transport and Guarding Assessment
4. Photo Pack
Stage 1 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - Incidents for which it is determined that containment and
control can be achieved by on-duty personnel.
Stage 2 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - Incident requires on- and off-duty staff to control
Stage 3 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - Incident requires assistance from intra-departmental (i.e.
other institutions, Paroles, etc.), and/or outside agencies (i.e. CHP, Sheriff's Dept., etc.)
Stage 4 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - Incident requires assistance from the Office of Emergency
Services (OES), National Guard, etc.
Level 1 (I) Inmate Classification - 0-18 Points: Open Dorm without armed perimeter.
Level 2 (II) Inmate Classification - 19-35 Points: Open dorm with secure perimeter.
Level 3 (III) Inmate Classification - 36-59 Points: Cell construction with fenced perimeter and armed
coverage.
, Level 4 (IV) Inmate Classification - 60+ Points:
1. Secure perimeter
2. Inside/Outside armed coverage
3. Inside Cell Construction/Outside Cell Construction
CCR 3084 - 602 I/M Appeal
CCR 3084 (602 I/M Appeal) Exceptions To Time Limits - 1. Unavailability of the I/M, staff or witnesses.
2. Complexity of the decision, action, or policy requiring additional research.
3. Necessary involvement of other agencies or jurisdictions.
4. State of Emergency pursuant to CCR 3383(c) requiring the postponement of nonessential
administrative decisions and actions including normal time requirements for such decisions and actions.
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 1st Level: - 30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Facility Supervisor
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 2nd Level: - 30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Warden or Designee
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 3rd Level: - 60 Working Days.
Usually Heard at the Director's Level.
Emergency Appeals: - If warranted, the 1st level shall be waived. The 2nd Level shall be completed in 5
Working days.
Who Can Be the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)? - A person not below the level of a Correctional
Administrator or Parole Administrator I.
What is the Role of the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)? - 1. Affirm, Reverse or Modify the disciplinary
action or credit forfeiture.
2. Order a different action/method
3. Dismiss
4. Order a re-hearing
What are the 3 ways of I/M Discipline? - 1. Verbal Counseling
2. Custodial Chrono (CDC 128-A)
3. Rules Violation Report (RVR) CDC 115
Who reviews all disciplinary methods and actions? - Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
j CCD 117 - All daily movement and assignment changes shall be documented as they occur on a CDC
117. The White Original Copy shall be retained for one year in Central Control. The Yellow Copy shall be
the source of information for the Daily Movement Sheet (DMS).
CDC 154 - All bed and housing changes are documented on a CDC 154. The White Original Copy is
retained in Central Control for one year.
Daily Movement Sheet (DMS) - Lists all arrivals, departures, temporary releases, out-to-courts, family
visits, changes in housing, work assignments and custody classification during the previous 24-hour
period.
Required "Out to Court" (OTC) Documents: - 1. CDC 161: Wardens Checkout Order
2. CDC 123: Body Receipt
3. Photo Pack/Escape Card
4. CDC 804 Detainer
Required "Out to Medical" (OTM) Documents: - 1. CDC 7252 Request for Authorization of Temporary
Removal for Medical Treatment
2. CDC 123 Body Receipt
3. CDC 2170 Inmate Transport and Guarding Assessment
4. Photo Pack
Stage 1 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - Incidents for which it is determined that containment and
control can be achieved by on-duty personnel.
Stage 2 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - Incident requires on- and off-duty staff to control
Stage 3 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - Incident requires assistance from intra-departmental (i.e.
other institutions, Paroles, etc.), and/or outside agencies (i.e. CHP, Sheriff's Dept., etc.)
Stage 4 Level of Disturbance/Emergency - Incident requires assistance from the Office of Emergency
Services (OES), National Guard, etc.
Level 1 (I) Inmate Classification - 0-18 Points: Open Dorm without armed perimeter.
Level 2 (II) Inmate Classification - 19-35 Points: Open dorm with secure perimeter.
Level 3 (III) Inmate Classification - 36-59 Points: Cell construction with fenced perimeter and armed
coverage.
, Level 4 (IV) Inmate Classification - 60+ Points:
1. Secure perimeter
2. Inside/Outside armed coverage
3. Inside Cell Construction/Outside Cell Construction
CCR 3084 - 602 I/M Appeal
CCR 3084 (602 I/M Appeal) Exceptions To Time Limits - 1. Unavailability of the I/M, staff or witnesses.
2. Complexity of the decision, action, or policy requiring additional research.
3. Necessary involvement of other agencies or jurisdictions.
4. State of Emergency pursuant to CCR 3383(c) requiring the postponement of nonessential
administrative decisions and actions including normal time requirements for such decisions and actions.
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 1st Level: - 30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Facility Supervisor
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 2nd Level: - 30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Warden or Designee
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 3rd Level: - 60 Working Days.
Usually Heard at the Director's Level.
Emergency Appeals: - If warranted, the 1st level shall be waived. The 2nd Level shall be completed in 5
Working days.
Who Can Be the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)? - A person not below the level of a Correctional
Administrator or Parole Administrator I.
What is the Role of the Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)? - 1. Affirm, Reverse or Modify the disciplinary
action or credit forfeiture.
2. Order a different action/method
3. Dismiss
4. Order a re-hearing
What are the 3 ways of I/M Discipline? - 1. Verbal Counseling
2. Custodial Chrono (CDC 128-A)
3. Rules Violation Report (RVR) CDC 115
Who reviews all disciplinary methods and actions? - Chief Disciplinary Officer (CDO)
