CDCR CCI Exam Questions and Answers: A Comprehensive Study Guide, Exams of Law

A comprehensive set of questions and answers related to the cdcr (california department of corrections and rehabilitation) cci (correctional case information) exam. It covers various topics, including procedural safeguards, classification chronos, transfer reviews, and administrative determinants. This study guide is designed to help individuals prepare for the exam by testing their knowledge and understanding of key concepts and regulations within the cdcr. It includes detailed explanations and correct answers, making it a valuable resource for exam preparation and review. The material is structured to facilitate learning and retention, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for the challenges of the cci exam.

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7 procedural safeguards -
Correct Answer ✅1. Inmates shall be given written
notice at least 72 hours in advance of a hearing which
could result in an adverse effect
2. Inmates shall be present at all initial classification
committee hearings and at any other classification
committee hearing which could result in an adverse
effect upon the inmate
3. In Absentia classification hearings be held only
when:
- an inmate refuses to appear before the committee
- The inmate is physically incapable of appearing
before the committee or is determined by a
psychiatrist to be mentally incompetent and cannot
understand the purpose of the hearing
- The purpose of the hearing is to: 1. Improve the
inmates condition of confinement by reducing or
removing a previously imposed restriction, 2. Approve
an action requested in writing by the inmate, 3.
Determine the need for scheduling or to schedule a
future classification committee action
4. If the inmate was not previously notified and during
the classification committee hearing an unanticipated
adverse effect emerges the hearing shall be
postponed for at least 72 hours
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7 procedural safeguards - Correct Answer ✅1. Inmates shall be given written notice at least 72 hours in advance of a hearing which could result in an adverse effect

  1. Inmates shall be present at all initial classification committee hearings and at any other classification committee hearing which could result in an adverse effect upon the inmate
  2. In Absentia classification hearings be held only when:
  • an inmate refuses to appear before the committee
  • The inmate is physically incapable of appearing before the committee or is determined by a psychiatrist to be mentally incompetent and cannot understand the purpose of the hearing
  • The purpose of the hearing is to: 1. Improve the inmates condition of confinement by reducing or removing a previously imposed restriction, 2. Approve an action requested in writing by the inmate, 3. Determine the need for scheduling or to schedule a future classification committee action
  1. If the inmate was not previously notified and during the classification committee hearing an unanticipated adverse effect emerges the hearing shall be postponed for at least 72 hours

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  1. The inmate shall be permitted to contest the preliminary score or placement score in the hearing
  2. Each in my appearance before a classification committee shall be introduced to the committee members, informed of the purpose of the hearing, encouraged to participate in the hearing discussion, informed of the committee's decision.
  3. Classification committee decision shall be based on evaluation of available information and mutual agreement of the committee members 128-G Classification chrono - Correct Answer ✅1. The reason or purpose of the committee hearing
  4. The action taken
  5. The specific reasons for the action including the information upon which the decision was based
  6. The inmates stated preferred action the reasons for the preference and his or her agreement or disagreement with the committees action
  7. The use of any reasonable accommodation to ensure effective communication
  8. If during the committee discussion a member of the committee disagrees with a decision or the basis for a

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  1. A statement of the inmates to work group upon transfer based on adverse or non-adverse transfer circumstances
  2. Were present, the board of parole hearings no later than day and or next schedule BPH hearing date When is a clinician required as a committee member at all hearings - Correct Answer ✅When the inmate is treated under the mental health services delivery system, and is at the enhanced outpatient program or the mental health crisis bed level of care
  • when the enemy is in segregated housing and treated under the mental health services delivery system at any level of care Initial classification review shell include what case factors? - Correct Answer ✅1. Date of birth or age on the date of committee
  1. Term status (1st, 2nd,)
  2. County of commitment
  3. Commitment offense including parole revocation

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  1. Length of sentence
  2. When the inmate was receive by the department for current incarceration
  3. County of last legal residence
  4. Escape related convictions
  5. Current or potential holds
  6. Arson related arrest or convictions
  7. Sex related arrests or convictions by date
  8. The current placement score, security level, and custody designation
  9. The reasons the inmate was transferred to the current location
  10. Current eligibility status for special program such as camp, minimum support facility, or community correctional facility. If not eligible the reasons for each shall be noted
  11. Current assignments including work group and privilege group
  12. Enemy or STG concerns
  13. The existence of, and committee review of, confidential information

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Level I - Correct Answer ✅0 to 18 placement score Level II - Correct Answer ✅19 to 35 placement score Level III - Correct Answer ✅36 to 59 placement score Level IV - Correct Answer ✅60 and above placement score What's an administrative determinate? - Correct Answer ✅And a irregular placement condition which may allow an inmate to be house in a facility with a security level which is not consistent with the inmates placement score 28 administrative determinants - Correct Answer ✅1. AGE

  1. ARS

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3. BEH

4. CAM

5. DEA

6. DEP

7. DIS

8. ENE

9. ESC

10. FAM

11. HOL

12. LIF

13. MED

14. OUT

15. POP

16. PRE

17. PSY

18. PUB

19. REN

20. SCH

21. SDP

22. SEC

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peace officer at the rink of correctional Lt. or above as alternate chair person

  1. Correctional counselor II, Correctional counselor I, or parole agent II as a recorder
  2. Assignment Lt. for initial classifications, program look tenant for unit classification, or CAF/CCF in May assignment/program coordinator
  3. Educational or career technical education program representative
  4. Other staff as required Institution classification committees and the facility classification committees shall consist of - Correct Answer ✅1. Warden, regional parole administrator, deputy warden, or deputy regional parole administrator as chair person
  5. Correctional administrator or parole administrator I as alternate chair person
  6. Psychiatrist or physician
  7. Facility captain
  8. Correctional captain

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  1. Correctional counselor III, parole agent III, correctional counselor II, or parole agent II as a recorder
  2. Assignment Lt. or CAF/CCF in May assignment/program coordinator
  3. Educational or career technical education program representative
  4. Other staff as required Camp classification committee shall consist of - Correct Answer ✅1. Correctional Lt. as chair person
  5. Correctional counselor I as AlterNet chair person or recorder
  6. Correctional sergeant
  7. Staff representative of camp contracting agency STG unit classification committee shall consist of - Correct Answer ✅1. Captain as chair person
  8. Correctional counselor II or alternate as recorder
  9. Correctional counselor I
  10. Other staff as required

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parole hearings decision regarding the inmate. Act on an inmate request for restoration of forfeited credits for less than division see offenses in accordance with section 3327. Review confidential information to ensure the standards for confidential information have been made, in accordance with section 3321. Institution and facility classification committee shall - Correct Answer ✅Recommend transfer of inmates. Act on cases referred by lower committees. Review inmate request for meritorious sentence reduction to determine compliance with pinnacle section 2935. Make referrals and recommendations through the chief, classification services, for cases Requiring departmental review board decisions. Change in inmates work or privilege group. Review confidential information to ensure the standards for confidential information has been met in accordance with section

  1. Evaluate the need for placement in the SDP when the minimum eligible release date was associated with a security housing unit term that is STG related and the inmate is validated. Refer the case to the DRB, Upon completion of a determinate SHU term when ICC determines the overwhelming evidence exists supporting and in mediate threat to the security of the institution or the safety of others

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Close custody case factor criteria - Correct Answer ✅1. Lengthy sentence- LWOP, 25+, one or more life sentences= 5 years close custody

  1. Escape history- escape from a correctional setting with force 10 years close custody, escaped from a correctional setting without force 8 years close custody, guilty finding of RVR for attempted escape 3 years close custody
  2. Detainers- any active detainer for a sentence that may be life death or 50 or more years in prison 5 years close custody
  3. Disciplinary history- murder of a non-inmate lifetime close custody murder of an inmate 10 years coast custody A1/A2 Offenses 1 year close custody
  4. Security concerns- 1 year close custody Six elements of a VIO review - Correct Answer ✅1. Circumstances of the offense
  5. Extent of injury
  6. Rationale of the offense
  7. Criminal intent versus neglect
  8. History of committing similar acts

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  1. And inmate who is determined to require a condition of pearl as a mentally disordered offender
  2. Inmate is subject to a period of pearl exceeding three years at the time they committed their current offense
  3. Inmate is paroling under proposition 47 Criteria for minimum custody - Correct Answer ✅Level one or two points, no minimum score factors such as VIO, SEX, ESC, ARS, no pending case work which could result in VIO, SEX, or ARS administrative determinate MSF or camp placement - Correct Answer ✅Minimum custody No arson or arson concern that excludes inmate from camp or certain MSF non-combustible only No EOPs If CCCMS, inmate needs to be cleared by mental health staff No escape or walk away within the last 10 years

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Custody levels - Correct Answer ✅Unclassified, close a, close b, minimum A, minimum B, medium A, medium B, Max custody, close custody CCI duties - Correct Answer ✅Interviews inmates to gather information, reads, evaluate reviews and summaries and reports from a variety of sources to assist in classification of an inmate, or in development or modification of the inmates program, rights and prepares board reports to the board of prison terms summarizes all data on the inmate while making a prognosis for pearl suitability gathers verifies and evaluate information in regard to enemy or gang affiliations between inmates incidents and request made by the courts interprets any value send me to central file for patterns of positive or negative behavior rights and prepares diagnostic evaluation reports an inmate for departmental reviews and for courts regarding recommendations for retention or parole of the inmate recommends the level of institution to which the inmate will be assigned rights and prepares pro referral reports to the board of prison terms and parole agency including recommendations and summarizations of the program