California Correctional Officer Exam California Penal Code & Legal Standards

Question 1

Under California Penal Code Section 831, who is defined as a 'custodial officer'?

Accepted Answer

A non-peace officer employee of a county jail who performs custodial duties

Answer

Any sworn peace officer employed by the state

Answer

A state correctional officer employed by CDCR

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A federal prison officer stationed in California

Question 2

California correctional officers are classified as 'peace officers' under which Penal Code section?

Accepted Answer

PC 830.5

Answer

PC 832

Answer

PC 836

Answer

PC 4573

Question 3

Under California law, bringing controlled substances into a state prison is a violation of:

Accepted Answer

PC 4573

Answer

PC 148

Answer

PC 69

Answer

PC 245

Question 4

Which California Penal Code section governs the use of force by peace officers?

Accepted Answer

PC 835a

Answer

PC 196

Answer

PC 243

Answer

PC 422

Question 5

An inmate who assaults a California correctional officer with a weapon may be charged under:

Accepted Answer

PC 4501

Answer

PC 240

Answer

PC 148

Answer

PC 836

Question 6

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California correctional facilities are required to:

Accepted Answer

Provide reasonable accommodations for qualified inmates with disabilities

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Release inmates with disabilities early

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House all disabled inmates in a single unit

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Exempt disabled inmates from all programming