Training Information Calendar
SARATSO strives to meet the training needs of the certified scorers of California’s risk instruments. If training is needed at a particular location or for a specific risk instrument, please email a request to saratso@cdcr.ca.gov as we track areas of needed trainings in planning our annual schedule.
SARATSO Trainers
SARATSO must certify all scorers on the risk instruments. All classes must be taught by certified trainers in order for scorers to receive certification.
SARATSO Certified Trainers Qualifications & Expectations (PDF)
Trainings
Static-99R
For the Static-99R, certified trainers are probation, parole and DSH personnel who have had advanced SARATSO-sponsored training by an expert in the field.
Static-99R certified trainer list (PDF)
Dates: September 3-4, 2026
Times: Thursday, September 3, 20265: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, September 4, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 hours
Location: Sacramento, CA
Instructor: Natalie Handy
Registration: Closed!
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Dates: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
Location: Zoom
Instructor: David Haner
Registration: Register for Static-99R Recertification Training for September 29, 2026 (DOCX)
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Dates: November 5-6, 2026
Times: Thursday, November 5, 20265: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 6, 2026: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 12 hours
Location: Anaheim, CA
Instructor: Tiffany McElveny
Registration: Register for Static-99R Basic Training for November 5-6, 2026 (DOCX)
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
Dates: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 8 hours
Location: Zoom
Instructor: TBD
Registration: Will be posted in August 2026.
Additional Info: Registration is limited to individuals with a mandate to score. If you have any questions, please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
JSORRAT-II
For the JSORRAT-II, certified trainers were trained by SARATSO expert Dr. Douglas Epperson.
JSORRAT-II certified trainer list (PDF)
The JSORRAT-II training program is currently suspended due to the juvenile realignment bill that was implemented in July 2021 (SB823).
If you have any questions please contact saratso@cdcr.ca.gov.
STABLE-2007/ACUTE-2007 Trainings
This is a 14 hour training. All participants must complete and pass all aspects of the 14 hours to become certified scorers.
STABLE-2007/ACUTE-2007 certified trainers list (PDF)
CEU's
The State Authorized Risk Assessment Tools for Sex Offenders (SARATSO) unit is an approved provider of Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and Board of Psychology (BOP) continuing education credits by the American Psychological Association (APA). Please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of the training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course.
LS/CMI Trainings
The LS/CMI certified trainers are treatment providers who have had advanced SARATSO-sponsored training by an expert in the field.
LS/CMI certified trainer list (PDF)
CEU's
The State Authorized Risk Assessment Tools for Sex Offenders (SARATSO) unit is an approved provider of Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) and Board of Psychology (BOP) continuing education credits by the American Psychological Association (APA). Please note that there will be specific instructions provided at the end of the training to receive credit and certification of attendance in the course.
Containment Model
Dates: April 30, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Fee: No Charge
STC's: 16 hours, # 05248158
Location: Anaheim, CA
Instructor: Various
Registration: Registration Closed!