FAQs
Candidates must achieve a score of 70 or greater to pass the Written Test. The Written Test consists of multiple choice and/or true or false questions designed to measure cognitive ability, situational judgment, reading comprehension, and problem solving/decision making skills.
Can I kiss my boyfriend in prisoner on a visit? ›
Physical contact between inmates and visitors is allowed. Embracing and kissing is permitted once at the beginning and once at the end of each visit. Holding hands is permitted during visitation, as long as hands remain on top of the table in full view of staff.
How long does it take to get approved for CDCR visiting? ›
It is important you are completely honest regarding your arrest history. The review and approval process could take 4-6 weeks. Upon approval, the inmate is notified and it is his /her responsibility to notify you.
What are the percentages for CDCR? ›
In‑Prison Credit‑Earning Opportunities
| Workgroup | Definition | GCC Rate – Nonviolent |
|---|
| D1 | Non-disciplinary segregation | 50% |
| D2 | In segregation units for serious disciplinary issues | 0% |
| M | Minimum custody or otherwise eligible for minimum custody | 66.6% |
| F | Full-time conservation camp workers and people training for those jobs | 66.6% |
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If you fail the written examination, or fail to appear within a designated testing cycle, you will be eliminated from this examination and ineligible to reapply for 30 days.
Does CDCR do a lie detector test? ›
In this regular rulemaking, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is adopting regulations permitting the use of a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Examination. (the "Examination") to assist in determining an inmate or parolee's truthfulness as part of an investigation into a threat .
How long are conjugal visits in California? ›
Each California prison has facilities for “family visits” (sometimes called “conjugal” visits) with “immediate family members.” These visits allow a person in prison to be with their family for approximately 30 to 40 hours in a private space, usually a small trailer on the prison grounds.
Are conjugal visits real? ›
Today, only four states—California, Connecticut, Washington and New York—allow conjugal visits. (Mississippi, where Parchman is located, ended conjugal visitation in 2014.)
Is CDCR still doing 30 for 30? ›
The revised changes include discontinuing the Minimum Security Credit (30-day earned credit after every 30 days served) established in the previous regulations for eligible people housed in conservation (fire) camps or minimum custody facilities, and establish 66.6 percent for those serving time for nonviolent offenses ...
What is C status in CDCR? ›
Group C – general population inmates who refuse to accept or perform in a work/training assignment. Group D – inmates in special housing units who are not assigned to either a full-time or half-time work/training program (ASU, SHU, PSU) Group U – reception center inmates under processing.
YOU GET $200 GATE MONEY IF:
If you are leaving a California state prison and you are (1) paroled, (2) placed on post-release community supervision (PRCS), or (3) discharged from a CDCR institution or reentry facility, you are entitled to $200 in state funds upon release.
What is the CDCR uniform allowance? ›
Each cadet will need $1,300 to $1,500 to buy required uniforms, equipment/accessories, athletic gear, and school supplies. Once you graduate and report to your institution, you will be eligible to receive an annual uniform allowance of up to $1,000.
What is the age limit for CDCR? ›
To apply, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
At least 20 years of age at the time of application and 21 years of age at the time of appointment to the Academy.
How much do CA inmates get paid? ›
How much does an Inmate make in California? As of May 22, 2024, the average annual pay for an Inmate in California is $48,319 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.23 an hour. This is the equivalent of $929/week or $4,026/month.
What is a tabe score in CDCR? ›
TABE is an acronym for Test of Adult Basic Education. All prisoners who enter the CDCR are required to take the test to assess their level of education. It does not matter if a prisoner has a PhD in English from Harvard; he or she will still have to take the test.
How many times can you take the CDCR test? ›
How many times can I take the test? You can only take the exam one time.
What is a CSRA score? ›
The California Static Risk Assessment (CSRA) uses an incarcerated individuals past criminal history and characteristics to predict their risk to reoffend. If an incarcerated individual is unsure if they have had a CSRA assessment, they should speak with their Correctional Counselor.
What is the placement score for inmates in California? ›
(1) An incarcerated person with a placement score of 0 through 18 shall be placed in a Level I facility. (2) An incarcerated person with a placement score of 19 through 35 shall be placed in a Level II facility. (3) An incarcerated person with a placement score of 36 through 59 shall be placed in a Level III facility.
