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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)

Static-99R Basic Training 

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.

Static-99R Recertification Training - via Zoom

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.

Static-99R Basic Training 

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.

Static-99R Recertification Training - via Zoom

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)

JSORRAT-II Basic Training

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 

Containment Model Training

Dates: April 30, 2026 - May 1, 2026

Fee: No Charge

STC's: 16 hours, # 05248158

Location: Anaheim, CA

Instructor: Various

Registration: Registration Closed!