Correctional Counselor (CC1) Practice Exam

What is the consequence for an inmate who has received a serious RVR while waiting for possible custody reduction?

1. Immediate release from custody

2. Continues to be reviewed despite RVR

3. Loss of all accumulated time towards reduction

4. Locked into close custody for 5 years

The correct answer is: Continues to be reviewed despite RVR

The correct answer identifies that an inmate continues to be reviewed for custody reduction despite having received a serious Rule Violation Report (RVR). This reflects the understanding that the correctional system has established protocols that ensure an inmate's progress towards custody reduction isn't halted simply due to one infraction. In such situations, an inmate may still be evaluated on a range of factors, including behavior prior to the RVR, participation in rehabilitation programs, and overall progress during their incarceration. This allows for a more holistic view of the inmate's suitability for custody reduction, as a single incident may not accurately reflect their overall conduct or efforts toward rehabilitation. Other options, such as immediate release or a complete loss of accumulated time toward reduction, imply a more punitive and automatic response that is not typical in the correctional system's approach to behavior management. Locking an inmate into close custody for an extended period (like five years) suggests an overly harsh and likely unrealistic consequence for a single RVR, as such measures are usually reserved for more severe ongoing infractions.