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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Prisoner Petitions – California (CA)
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California Prisoner Petitions – Letter A
This page lists publicly available prisoner petition records filed in California for names beginning with the letter A. These case listings may include prisoner civil rights matters, habeas-related filings, sentence challenges, prison condition claims, and other inmate-related court actions.
The records below are organized alphabetically to make browsing easier. If a large number of filings exist for one letter, the listings may be divided across multiple pages.
Letter: A
Page: 113
Total Records for Letter A: 6,667
Date Range: July 14, 1988 through April 8, 2024
About These California Petition Records
Prisoner petitions can involve issues such as prison conditions, civil rights claims, disciplinary disputes, medical care complaints, or motions related to custody and sentencing. This section is provided as a browsing aid for users looking through petition-related court records in California.
Important Notice
This website is privately operated and is not an official government website or court. Information may be incomplete, delayed, or updated after publication. Users should verify case details through the appropriate court or official records source before relying on them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a prisoner petition?
A prisoner petition is a court filing submitted by or on behalf of an incarcerated person. These filings may challenge prison conditions, medical treatment, disciplinary decisions, or other aspects of confinement or sentencing.
Why are these records sorted by letter?
Alphabetical sorting helps users browse large datasets more easily, especially when a state has many petition records.
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| Plaintiff/ Respondent Name |
Petitioner/ Defendant Name |
Filed, Nature of Suit, Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Agustin Ponce-Esquivias - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: July 26, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence §28:2255 Motion to Vacate |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Bernard G. Skomal More Information >>> |
Valascas | Filed: July 26, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge William McCurine More Information >>> |
Misky | Filed: July 26, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Marilyn L. Huff More Information >>> |
Morren | Filed: July 26, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Nita L. Stormes More Information >>> |
Gooseman | Filed: July 26, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Larry Alan Burns More Information >>> |
Alvarado Parkway Hospital | Filed: July 26, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Dana M. Sabraw More Information >>> |
Mann | Filed: July 26, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge John A. Houston More Information >>> |
Torrez | Filed: July 26, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Barbara Lynn Major More Information >>> |
Florez | Filed: July 26, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alfonso Martinez - Judge Mitchell D. Dembin More Information >>> |
L. S. McEwen | Filed: July 27, 2012 Mandamus & Other §28:2241 Petition for Writ |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Peter C. Lewis More Information >>> |
Lisa Lewis | Filed: August 02, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Anthony J. Battaglia More Information >>> |
Ledderman | Filed: August 02, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge William V. Gallo More Information >>> |
Williams | Filed: August 02, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge John A. Houston More Information >>> |
Saballa | Filed: August 02, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Karen S. Crawford More Information >>> |
Lenimer | Filed: August 02, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Irma E. Gonzalez More Information >>> |
Correction Corporation of America | Filed: August 02, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Barbara Lynn Major More Information >>> |
Bascaville | Filed: August 02, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> |
Depoelo | Filed: August 03, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Antonio Bahena - Judge Dana M. Sabraw More Information >>> |
R. Grounds, Kamala D. Harris | Filed: August 06, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Andrew Robert Ramirez - Judge Marilyn L. Huff More Information >>> |
Unnamed Respondents | Filed: August 09, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Alejandro Jimenez - Judge Peter C. Lewis More Information >>> |
Smith, Daniel Paramo, Bravo, K. Reid | Filed: August 10, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Abraham Estudillo-Cabanas - Judge Marilyn L. Huff More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: August 13, 2012 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Abraham Hernandez-Martinez - Judge Michael M. Anello More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: August 13, 2012 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Adolfo Rivera-Duran - Judge M. James Lorenz More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: August 29, 2012 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Adam Jonathan Collins - Judge John A. Houston More Information >>> |
E. Valenzuela | Filed: September 10, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Alejandro Roberto Ruiz-Cruz - Judge Janis L. Sammartino More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: September 12, 2012 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Larry Alan Burns More Information >>> |
Jackson | Filed: September 20, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Barbara Lynn Major More Information >>> |
Garcia | Filed: September 20, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Ruben B. Brooks More Information >>> |
Slater | Filed: September 20, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge William V. Gallo More Information >>> |
Ferrano | Filed: September 20, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Alfonso Garcia-Becera - Judge William Q. Hayes More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: September 21, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence §28:2255 Motion to Vacate |
| Anastasio Paredes-Rosas - Judge Anthony J. Battaglia More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: September 27, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence §28:2255 Motion to Vacate |
| Aaron Gonzalez Delgado - Judge Dana M. Sabraw More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: October 01, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence §28:2255 Motion to Vacate |
| Andres Fuentes-Jardon - Judge Roger T. Benitez More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: October 05, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence §28:2255 Motion to Vacate |
| Antonio Lopez-Valle - Judge John A. Houston More Information >>> |
California City Correctional Facility | Filed: October 12, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §28:1331 Federal Question Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Adrian Wycoff - Judge Nita L. Stormes More Information >>> |
L. White, R. Madden, J. Juarez, J. D. Lozano, A. Miller, J. Zamora | Filed: October 15, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Anthony Arthur Bush - Judge Nita L. Stormes More Information >>> |
Facility IV Lieutenant, Facility IV Captain, A. L. Cota, R.J. Donovan Warden | Filed: October 22, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Albert Noriega Perez - Judge Irma E. Gonzalez More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: November 02, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2241 Petition for Writ |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Dana M. Sabraw More Information >>> |
Bias | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Dana M. Sabraw More Information >>> |
Hudson | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Barbara Lynn Major More Information >>> |
Morrell | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Nita L. Stormes More Information >>> |
Ahmed | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge William McCurine More Information >>> |
Hansberg | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz More Information >>> |
Perry | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge William V. Gallo More Information >>> |
Blas | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Barbara Lynn Major More Information >>> |
Castraholmes | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Ruben B. Brooks More Information >>> |
A. D. George | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge William McCurine More Information >>> |
Stransberg | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Mitchell D. Dembin More Information >>> |
Shornfelder | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Amina Salvador - Judge Ruben B. Brooks More Information >>> |
Perry | Filed: November 01, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
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