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Inmate Disciplinary Procedures Flashcards

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  1. What form is used to document a serious rules violation in the CDCR disciplinary system?

    Answer: CDC 115 (Rules Violation Report)

    The CDC 115 (Rules Violation Report) is the official form used to document serious rules violations by inmates in CDCR facilities, triggering a formal disciplinary process.

  2. What is the primary purpose of a CDC 128-B (Counseling Chrono) in CDCR?

    Answer: To document minor rule violations and informal counseling

    A CDC 128-B Counseling Chrono documents minor rule violations and informal counseling sessions, creating a record without requiring a formal disciplinary hearing.

  3. In CDCR's rules violation classification system, which division represents the MOST serious offenses?

    Answer: Division A

    Division A represents the most serious rules violations in CDCR, including offenses such as homicide and assault with a deadly weapon, carrying the most severe penalties.

  4. How many hours before a disciplinary hearing must an inmate receive a copy of the Rules Violation Report (CDC 115)?

    Answer: 24 hours

    California regulations require inmates to receive a copy of the CDC 115 at least 24 hours prior to their disciplinary hearing to allow adequate time to prepare a defense.

  5. Who typically serves as the Senior Hearing Officer (SHO) in CDCR formal disciplinary hearings?

    Answer: A Correctional Lieutenant

    A Correctional Lieutenant typically serves as the Senior Hearing Officer, presiding over formal disciplinary hearings involving serious Rules Violation Reports.

  6. What standard of proof is required to find an inmate guilty in a CDCR disciplinary hearing?

    Answer: Preponderance of evidence

    CDCR disciplinary hearings use the 'preponderance of evidence' standard, meaning it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that the inmate committed the violation.

  7. Which of the following is an example of a Division A rules violation in CDCR?

    Answer: Murder or attempted murder of any person

    Division A violations are the most serious and include offenses such as murder or attempted murder, representing the gravest threats to institutional security and human life.