CDCR Inmate Disciplinary Procedures 2

Question 1

What right do inmates have regarding requesting witnesses at a CDCR disciplinary hearing?

Accepted Answer

They may request witnesses, but the SHO can deny irrelevant or redundant requests

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They have an absolute right to call any witness of their choosing

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They have no right to call witnesses at disciplinary hearings

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They may only call staff witnesses, not other inmates

Question 2

What does it mean when a CDCR disciplinary charge is officially 'dismissed'?

Accepted Answer

The charges are dropped and no penalty is assessed

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The inmate is automatically transferred to another facility

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The inmate serves time in administrative segregation regardless

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The hearing is indefinitely postponed

Question 3

What is Administrative Segregation (Ad-Seg) primarily used for in CDCR disciplinary procedures?

Accepted Answer

To house inmates pending investigation or who pose an immediate safety threat

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To permanently punish inmates found guilty of Division A violations

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To house inmates requiring specialized medical care

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To provide enhanced programming for high-risk inmates

Question 4

Within how many calendar days must CDCR staff complete a Rules Violation Report after a violation is discovered?

Accepted Answer

15 calendar days

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30 calendar days

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7 calendar days

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60 calendar days

Question 5

What is 'Informal Resolution' in CDCR's disciplinary process?

Accepted Answer

Addressing minor violations through counseling without a formal hearing

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A plea agreement in formal disciplinary proceedings

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A mediation process between inmates in dispute

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An early release mechanism for good behavior

Question 6

What penalty can be assessed against an inmate found guilty of a Division A rules violation?

Accepted Answer

Loss of up to 360 days of credits and possible SHU placement

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A written warning and mandatory counseling only

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Loss of visiting privileges for 30 days

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Mandatory enrollment in anger management classes

Question 7

What is the purpose of the 'finding' in a CDCR disciplinary hearing?

Accepted Answer

To state whether the inmate is guilty or not guilty and the evidentiary basis

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To summarize the inmate's entire disciplinary history at the facility

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To determine the inmate's permanent housing assignment

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To recommend the inmate for transfer to a higher-security institution