Correctional Counselor (CC1) Practice Exam

In what situation would you use CDCR Form 840?

1. Within the first week of case review

2. 12 months after the I/M arrived in the RC

3. Only for initial housing assignments

4. At the time of inmate sentencing

The correct answer is: 12 months after the I/M arrived in the RC

The correct choice pertains to the use of CDCR Form 840, which is specifically designated for assessments conducted at a particular time frame relative to the inmate's stay in a reception center (RC). This form is intended to gather information on an inmate's needs and facilitate decision-making regarding their future housing and placement within the correctional system. Using the form 12 months after the inmate arrived in the reception center aligns with the protocol that typically aims to review and update the inmate's status and needs, ensuring that the correctional counselors are informed about any changes that might have occurred during the inmate’s time in custody. This information is crucial for making appropriate adjustments to the inmate’s housing assignment based on behavioral assessments, needs for rehabilitation, or other relevant factors. The other options do not align with the intended use of the CDCR Form 840. The form is too specific and comprehensive for use within the first week of case review or solely for initial housing assignments, as these situations would require different types of assessments. Similarly, the time of sentencing is also not relevant for this form, as the focus of the 840 is more about ongoing needs rather than decisions made at the outset of incarceration.