CDCR Inmate Disciplinary Procedures 3

Question 1

What form does an inmate use to appeal a CDCR disciplinary decision?

Accepted Answer

CDC 602 (Inmate/Parolee Appeal)

Answer

CDC 115 (Rules Violation Report)

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CDC 128-B (Counseling Chrono)

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CDC 7501 (Incident Report)

Question 2

What does 'discovery' refer to in CDCR disciplinary proceedings?

Accepted Answer

An inmate's right to review evidence to be used against them at a hearing

Answer

The initial investigation conducted by correctional staff

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The process of placing an inmate in administrative segregation

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Staff physically discovering a rules violation in progress

Question 3

Under what circumstances may a CDCR disciplinary hearing be postponed?

Accepted Answer

When additional investigation is needed or the inmate is unable to participate

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Only when the inmate formally requests a postponement in writing

Answer

Only when the Senior Hearing Officer is unavailable

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Hearings may never be postponed once formally scheduled

Question 4

What is the purpose of a CDC 1030 (Confidential Information Disclosure form) in disciplinary proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Used when information from confidential sources is relied upon in a disciplinary finding

Answer

Authorizes the release of an inmate's medical records to staff

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Documents staff reports about suspected gang activity

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Discloses an inmate's legal rights at the start of a hearing

Question 5

What is the role of a 'Staff Assistant' in CDCR disciplinary hearings?

Accepted Answer

To assist inmates unable to effectively represent themselves at hearings

Answer

To present the institution's case against the charged inmate

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To serve as a neutral mediator between the inmate and the SHO

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To document hearing proceedings as the official court reporter

Question 6

Which level of review occurs AFTER the first level of a CDCR inmate disciplinary appeal?

Accepted Answer

Second level review by the Warden or designee

Answer

Review by the Office of Appeals in Sacramento

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Judicial review by a state court

Answer

Re-hearing by the original disciplinary hearing officer

Question 7

An inmate found guilty of a Division B rules violation may lose up to how many days of good conduct credits?

Accepted Answer

150 days

Answer

360 days

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30 days

Answer

90 days