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CDCR SGT. EXAM Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
CCD 117 Ans: 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 Ans: 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) Ans: 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: Ans: 1. CDC
161: Wardens Checkout Order
2. CDC 123: Body Receipt
3. Photo Pack/Escape Card
4. CDC 804 Detainer
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Required "Out to Medical" (OTM) Documents: Ans: 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 Ans: Incidents
for which it is determined that containment and control
can be achieved by on-duty personnel.
Stage 2 Level of Disturbance/Emergency Ans: Incident
requires on- and off-duty staff to control
Stage 3 Level of Disturbance/Emergency Ans: 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 Ans: Incident
requires assistance from the Office of Emergency Services
(OES), National Guard, etc.
Level 1 (I) Inmate Classification Ans: 0-18 Points: Open
Dorm without armed perimeter.
Level 2 (II) Inmate Classification Ans: 19-35 Points: Open
dorm with secure perimeter.
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Level 3 (III) Inmate Classification Ans: 36-59 Points: Cell
construction with fenced perimeter and armed coverage.
Level 4 (IV) Inmate Classification Ans: 60+ Points:
1. Secure perimeter
2. Inside/Outside armed coverage
3. Inside Cell Construction/Outside Cell Construction
CCR 3084 Ans: 602 I/M Appeal
CCR 3084 (602 I/M Appeal) Exceptions To Time Limits
Ans: 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: Ans: 30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Facility Supervisor
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 2nd Level: Ans: 30 Working Days
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CDCR SGT. EXAM Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
CCD 117 Ans: 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 Ans: 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) Ans: 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: Ans: 1. CDC
161: Wardens Checkout Order
2. CDC 123: Body Receipt
3. Photo Pack/Escape Card
4. CDC 804 Detainer
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Required "Out to Medical" (OTM) Documents: Ans: 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 Ans: Incidents
for which it is determined that containment and control
can be achieved by on-duty personnel.
Stage 2 Level of Disturbance/Emergency Ans: Incident
requires on- and off-duty staff to control
Stage 3 Level of Disturbance/Emergency Ans: 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 Ans: Incident
requires assistance from the Office of Emergency Services
(OES), National Guard, etc.
Level 1 (I) Inmate Classification Ans: 0-18 Points: Open
Dorm without armed perimeter.
Level 2 (II) Inmate Classification Ans: 19-35 Points: Open
dorm with secure perimeter.
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Level 3 (III) Inmate Classification Ans: 36-59 Points: Cell
construction with fenced perimeter and armed coverage.
Level 4 (IV) Inmate Classification Ans: 60+ Points:
1. Secure perimeter
2. Inside/Outside armed coverage
3. Inside Cell Construction/Outside Cell Construction
CCR 3084 Ans: 602 I/M Appeal
CCR 3084 (602 I/M Appeal) Exceptions To Time Limits
Ans: 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: Ans: 30 Working Days
Usually Heard by Facility Supervisor
CCR 3084 I/M Appeal 2nd Level: Ans: 30 Working Days
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