In California, anyone who is in prison, or otherwise restrained in some way by the criminal justice system, can bring a writ of habeas corpus petition to challenge their imprisonment. The right to do this is guaranteed by the California Constitution.
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Browse through the petitions on the site and review the issues.
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You can contact the Clerk of the Court to get the transcripts of the case and the sentencing where they were adjudicated or USE SEARCH FORM below
Prisoner Petitions – California (CA) Inmate List
Petition Search from July 14, 1988 to April 8, 2024
A(6667 rec) B(2672 rec) C(5072 rec) D(7219 rec) E(3624 rec) F(1781 rec) G(3370 rec) H(1652 rec) I(881 rec) J(12301 rec) K(3180 rec) L(3668 rec) M(7331 rec) N(980 rec) O(682 rec) P(1851 rec) Q(155 rec) R(8661 rec) S(6027 rec) T(3927 rec) U(192 rec) V(1179 rec) W(2587 rec) X(89 rec) Y(412 rec) Z(232 rec)| Plaintiff/ Respondent Name | Petitioner/ Defendant Name | Filed, Nature of Suit, Judge |
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| Michael Douglas Taylor - Judge Peter C. Lewis More Information >>> | Jeffrey A. Beard, Martin Hoshino, Jane Does 1 through 10, John Does 1 thrpugh 10, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | Filed: November 12, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Marc Exter Jernigan - Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz More Information >>> | Merrien Edward | Filed: December 11, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Mark McLean Saunders - Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel More Information >>> | People of the State of California | Filed: December 18, 2015 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Mark A. Hofmann - Judge Dana M. Sabraw More Information >>> | USA | Filed: November 30, 2015 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Martin O. Manzo - Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo More Information >>> | Unknown, Neil McDowell | Filed: January 06, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Marcus Lee Grosse - Judge Barbara Lynn Major More Information >>> | Marquez Webb | Filed: January 11, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Martha Sanchez, Jorge Marquez Moreno, Daniel Anthony Galvan - Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz More Information >>> | Loretta Lynch, Steven C. Stafford, Stacia Hylton | Filed: February 09, 2016 General §28:2241 |
| Manuel Valadez-Gonzalez - Judge Marilyn L. Huff More Information >>> | USA | Filed: February 10, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Moriano Millare - Judge Nita L. Stormes More Information >>> | R. Olsen, D. McArthur, M. Hodgeson, Doe 1, 6, Doe R. Ebalo, A. Castrillon, G. Wiley, Doe 2, Doe 7, S. Puckett, Doe 9, L. Gonzales, A. James, Ciborowski, Doe 3, J. Ramirez, S. Roberts, Doe 8, G. Casian, Doe 5, Doe 4, H. Asbury, Bracamonte | Filed: February 22, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Michael Douglas Taylor - Judge John A. Houston More Information >>> | R. Walker, S. Steadman, HCAC, Raymond A. Din, Donna S. Brubaker, CCII, Shellsie M. Jeffries, SP, POM, CSE, R. Gysler, Raymond A. Din, CSP, Brandon Selff, Douglas L. Vanbruen, NP, CCII, AW, Weheahnah Tucker, Jade C. Morris, S. Zudiker, SSA, SLI | Filed: February 24, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Mark Aaron Vaughn - Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz More Information >>> | Scott Kernan, Kamalla Harris | Filed: March 03, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Mario Richard Madrid - Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz More Information >>> | People of California | Filed: March 25, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Miguel Grado - Judge Marilyn L. Huff More Information >>> | USA | Filed: March 29, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Maurice Mosby - Judge William V. Gallo More Information >>> | D. Flynn, J. Doe 5 (0308), Alfred Joshua, J. 4 Doe (0409), J. Doe 3 (7861), Walker, M.D., J. Doe 1 (6713), J. Doe 6 (4431), J. Doe 2 (3575) | Filed: April 25, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Marcelo Aguilar-Rodriguez - Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz More Information >>> | Loretta Lynch, Steven C. Stafford, Stacia Hylton | Filed: May 12, 2016 General §28:2241 |
| Mashrik Mikha - Judge Bernard G. Skomal More Information >>> | Josie Gastelo | Filed: May 12, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Michael Baraka Mason - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> | Daniel Paramo, Kamala Harris | Filed: May 13, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Mustafa Ahmad Naushad - Judge William Q. Hayes More Information >>> | USA | Filed: May 31, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Manuel Borboa - Judge Michael M. Anello More Information >>> | USA | Filed: June 06, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Matthew Baudour - Judge Barbara Lynn Major More Information >>> | Superior Court of the State of California, The, County of San Diego | Filed: June 09, 2016 Mandamus and Other §28:2241 |
| Melchor Karl T. Limpin - Judge Barbara Lynn Major More Information >>> | Figueroa | Filed: June 09, 2016 Mandamus and Other §28:2241 |
| Mauricio Mendez - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> | USA | Filed: June 15, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Michael Tyrone Simpson - Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz More Information >>> | USA | Filed: June 01, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Michael Pineda - Judge Jill L. Burkhardt More Information >>> | S. Ko | Filed: June 20, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Mario Denane Fultz - Judge Dana M. Sabraw More Information >>> | USA | Filed: June 17, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Marquise Deangelo Loftis - Judge William V. Gallo More Information >>> | Daniel Paramo | Filed: June 22, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Marco Ramirez - Judge M. James Lorenz More Information >>> | USA | Filed: June 23, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Moriano Millare - Judge Mitchell D. Dembin More Information >>> | K.A. Seibel, D.R. Brown, B. Baeziger, B. Self, V. Sosa, O. Shelland, S. Corcoran, G. Stratton, H. Asbury, Doe, F. Fernandez, A. Limon, T. Vasquez, R. Olsen, C. Moore, R. Olivarria, G. Charlton | Filed: June 24, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Matthew Alan Lawrie - Judge John A. Houston More Information >>> | William Muniz | Filed: June 27, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Michael Patrick Whalen - Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel More Information >>> | United States of America | Filed: July 06, 2016 General §28:2255 |
| Miguel Angel Martinez-Quinones - Judge Marilyn L. Huff More Information >>> | USA | Filed: June 30, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Martin F. Miramontes - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> | People of the State of California, The | Filed: July 01, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Mario Jose Espinoza - Judge Jeffrey T Miller More Information >>> | USA | Filed: July 07, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Michael Sutton - Judge John A. Houston More Information >>> | William D. Gore | Filed: July 18, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Manlo Barrios - Judge Nita L. Stormes More Information >>> | Raymond Madden | Filed: August 01, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Marquise Deangelo Loftis - Judge Ruben B. Brooks More Information >>> | S.M. Vasquez | Filed: August 17, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Marquise Deangelo Loftis - Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz More Information >>> | Fabrice Hadjadj | Filed: August 17, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Michael Alejandro Martinez - Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel More Information >>> | USA | Filed: September 15, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Makoni, Robert Simba Makoni - Judge Anthony J Battaglia More Information >>> | Dr. Warren, Officer Jones, Sgt Sullivan, K. Officer Johnson, Westbrooks, Robert Downs, K. Adams, Officer Morgan, Prisoner Transportation Services, Sgt Smith, Downs | Filed: September 13, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983pr, Referring Judge William V Gallo jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Mickey K Meredyth - Judge Bernard G. Skomal More Information >>> | Chino State Prison | Filed: November 15, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Miguel V Camunas - Judge Andrew G. Schopler More Information >>> | People | Filed: November 22, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Mychal Andra Reed - Judge Dana M. Sabraw More Information >>> | Scott Kernon, Attorney General of the State of California | Filed: December 27, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Maximo Gomez-Cardenas - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> | USA | Filed: February 07, 2017 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Michael Garcia - Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz More Information >>> | Steven C. Stafford, Jeff Sessions, John Kelly, David Harlow | Filed: February 24, 2017 Mandamus and Other §28:2241 |
| Morris B. Gilchrist - Judge Mitchell D. Dembin More Information >>> | Bill Gore, Martinez, Berkman, Daniel Santos, Prevost, Alfred Joshua, Tong, Joji Evangelista | Filed: March 09, 2017 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983pr Prisoner Civil jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Melissa Ann Vega - Judge Jeffrey T. Miller More Information >>> | USA | Filed: March 23, 2017 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Marco Claros-Guzman - Judge Jeffrey T. Miller More Information >>> | USA | Filed: April 12, 2017 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Michael Schmitt - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> | U.S. Marshal Service, , Walker | Filed: April 19, 2017 Prisoner: Civil Rights §28:2672pi Federal Tort Cl |
| Michael Eugene Stewart - Judge Marilyn L. Huff More Information >>> | USA | Filed: April 24, 2017 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Martel Valencia-Cortez - Judge Barbara Lynn Major More Information >>> | W. Smith | Filed: May 08, 2017 Mandamus and Other §28:2241 |
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A parole suitability hearing is often a very stressful and significant event for inmates, victims, victims’ family members, correctional staff, and the community. The Board is dedicated to protecting public safety, treating all persons who participate in a parole hearing with respect and dignity, applying the law in an unbiased manner, and protecting the rights of inmates and victims.
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/bph/parole-suitability-hearings-overview/