CDCR LIEUTENANT ACTUAL
CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the C.D.C. policy concerning sexual harassment? 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? 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? 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? Answer: An established course of judicial
proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard the
legal rights of the individual.
⩥ Inmate Appeals 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?
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 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.
CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What is the C.D.C. policy concerning sexual harassment? 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? 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? 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? Answer: An established course of judicial
proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard the
legal rights of the individual.
⩥ Inmate Appeals 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?
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 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.
