CDCR LT Study Guide Exam Newest 2026
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
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What are the duties of the hearing officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Know
and follow the rules of Due Process.
2) Monitor the CDC-115 for proper notice.
3) Monitor the CDC-115 for timeliness.
4) Monitor the use of witnesses; if excluded, document why.
5) Review the I.E. report, if applicable.
6) Review the use of S.A.
7) Ensure the proper documentations are submitted.
8) Render a decision of guilty or not guilty based on the preponderance of
evidence submitted.
What is Sexual Harassment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sexual harassment is any
unwanted, unwelcome comments, looks, or overtones. It may be verbal, physical,
or written. Supervisors and Managers are legally responsible for ensuring a
harassment free work environment. Supervisors must take immediate action if
the know harassment exist.
,What is the C.D.C. policy concerning sexual harassment? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) Employees have a right to a working environment free of
discrimination, of which sexual harassment is part.
2) Employees are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful
and courtesy
What is the law regarding sexual harassment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against any individual with
respects on conditions or privileges on the basis of sex.
As a supervisor, what would you do to ensure sexual harassment is being
prevented? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Train and advise staff it will not be
tolerated
2) Make sure employees understand the Departments position.
3) Be a role model.
4) Have a sergeant make rounds daily to monitor facility or work area.
5) Personally make rounds as much as practical.
6) Make myself approachable to staff.
,What is Due Process? - CORRECT ANSWER-An established course of
judicial proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard the
legal rights of the individual.
Inmate Appeals - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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 - CORRECT 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
Questions and Correct Detailed Answers
Already Graded A+
What are the duties of the hearing officer? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Know
and follow the rules of Due Process.
2) Monitor the CDC-115 for proper notice.
3) Monitor the CDC-115 for timeliness.
4) Monitor the use of witnesses; if excluded, document why.
5) Review the I.E. report, if applicable.
6) Review the use of S.A.
7) Ensure the proper documentations are submitted.
8) Render a decision of guilty or not guilty based on the preponderance of
evidence submitted.
What is Sexual Harassment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sexual harassment is any
unwanted, unwelcome comments, looks, or overtones. It may be verbal, physical,
or written. Supervisors and Managers are legally responsible for ensuring a
harassment free work environment. Supervisors must take immediate action if
the know harassment exist.
,What is the C.D.C. policy concerning sexual harassment? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1) Employees have a right to a working environment free of
discrimination, of which sexual harassment is part.
2) Employees are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful
and courtesy
What is the law regarding sexual harassment? - CORRECT ANSWER-Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination against any individual with
respects on conditions or privileges on the basis of sex.
As a supervisor, what would you do to ensure sexual harassment is being
prevented? - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Train and advise staff it will not be
tolerated
2) Make sure employees understand the Departments position.
3) Be a role model.
4) Have a sergeant make rounds daily to monitor facility or work area.
5) Personally make rounds as much as practical.
6) Make myself approachable to staff.
,What is Due Process? - CORRECT ANSWER-An established course of
judicial proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard the
legal rights of the individual.
Inmate Appeals - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-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 - CORRECT 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
