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.
California Federal prisons and prisoner list.
California Inmate Locator
Browse through the petitions on the site and review the issues.
How do you search out why someone is in Jail or Prison?
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 September 22, 2023
A(6541 rec) B(2622 rec) C(4977 rec) D(7060 rec) E(3564 rec) F(1740 rec) G(3315 rec) H(1623 rec) I(865 rec) J(12033 rec) K(3114 rec) L(3533 rec) M(7175 rec) N(952 rec) O(669 rec) P(1819 rec) Q(150 rec) R(8537 rec) S(5313 rec) T(3859 rec) U(187 rec) V(1162 rec) W(2549 rec) X(73 rec) Y(404 rec) Z(215 rec)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/