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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Prisoner Petitions – California (CA) Inmate List
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: 69
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.
Are these official court records?
This site republishes public information for convenience. For certified records or the most current status, users should check the appropriate official court source.
| Plaintiff/ Respondent Name |
Petitioner/ Defendant Name |
Filed, Nature of Suit, Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Carrillo - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
D. J. Thomas, California Medical Facility, B. Mendoza, Director of Corrections | Filed: February 10, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony R. Turner - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
Diane Shepherd, Matthew Cates | Filed: February 17, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Aaron L. Suggs - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
S. Butler, Andrew Toy | Filed: February 22, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony Penton - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
J. R. Bradford, J. Walker, S. Hubard, I. R. O'Brian, Gaddi, Marrow, L. Johnson, B. Donahoo, G. Salas, P. Craig, T. Virga, K. Pool | Filed: February 24, 2011 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Civil Rights Act Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Alejandro Bello - Judge Lawrence K. Karlton More Information >>> |
Gary Swarthout | Filed: March 02, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony Perez Hernandez - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
James Walker, L Johnson | Filed: March 02, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony Dawayne Lee Turner - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
Gary E. Ransom, Kenneth Llyod Rosenfeld, Rich Curry | Filed: March 07, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alfredo Gomez - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
R Dreith, Scott Kernan, Matthew Cate, D Davey, S.L. Chapman, D. Van Leer, Mike McDonald, A. Sanders, R.L. Gower, M. Dangler, R. M. Domondon, Tom Felker, D. Garbutt, D. Clark, Steven Chapman | Filed: March 09, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Allan T. Gilmore - Judge William B. Shubb More Information >>> |
Gray Davis, Arnold Swartnegger, Pete Wilson, Jerry Brown, Matthew Cates, State of California | Filed: March 18, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anatoly Kadoshnikos - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: March 21, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony Randolph - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Board of Director Appeal | Filed: March 09, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Andrew R. Lopez - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
R. Castro, M Jennings, Charles Hooper, Matthew Cate | Filed: March 24, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Anthaney Norvell - Judge John A. Mendez More Information >>> |
CDCR Correctional Officers | Filed: March 24, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony B. Tillman - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
Board of Prison Terms | Filed: March 25, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Armando Feliz - Judge John F. Moulds More Information >>> |
Swarthout | Filed: March 30, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Alex Medina - Judge William B. Shubb More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate, M. McDonald | Filed: March 30, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alfred O. Nunnery - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
California Department of Corrections & J. Rebiliatation, Luzada | Filed: March 31, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alton E. Dean - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
H. Braziel, Erik Maness | Filed: April 01, 2011 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Anthony B. Tillman - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
Board of Parole Hearings | Filed: April 15, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Arnold D Butler - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: April 19, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony B. Tillman - Judge Lawrence K. Karlton More Information >>> |
Board of Parole Hearings | Filed: April 22, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Arturo Gutierrez - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
J Hernandez | Filed: April 25, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Aaron Breceda - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
James D. Hartley | Filed: April 28, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Artarlio Dabney - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
Gary Swarthout | Filed: April 28, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Abel Lara - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> |
Gary Swarthout | Filed: May 12, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Ascencion Rojas - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
R. H. Trible | Filed: May 16, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Andre Craver - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
J. Hasty, Sue Hubbard, C. Rayner | Filed: May 18, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alexander Lees - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
A. Hedgepeth | Filed: May 25, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Armondo Lewis - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
State of California | Filed: May 27, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Alton E Dean - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
Wong, Health Care Providers | Filed: May 31, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Antonio Smith - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> |
M. Martell | Filed: June 06, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Ahmad Hasan - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Gary Swarthout | Filed: June 13, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Adam Reide Craver - Judge Carolyn K Delaney More Information >>> |
Traci A. Brewer, G. Lang | Filed: June 10, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Andrew G. Schlager - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
R. Miranda | Filed: June 14, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Andrew Madrid - Judge William B. Shubb More Information >>> |
Tim Virga | Filed: June 14, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony James Williams - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
DVI - Warden | Filed: June 21, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony R. Turner - Judge William B. Shubb More Information >>> |
D. Casey, Matthew Cates, Salinas, Johnson, Jr. Dobbe‚ | Filed: June 22, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Armondo Lewis - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: June 27, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony R. Turner - Judge Carolyn K Delaney More Information >>> |
M. L. Gonzales, Matthew Cates, Aguirre, Raul Lopez, P. Medina, Rothchild, B. Bugni, L. Webster, S. Trujillo, D. Hicks, S. Hubbard, Toney, K. R. Cruse, G. Rangel, J. Tout, J. Martinez, C. Gipson, R. McNamara, Nergenah, A. M. Smith | Filed: June 29, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Austin Verland Ray‚ Jr. - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
State of California | Filed: July 05, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Alezander Delgado - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
M. D. McDonald, J Hubbard, R. Miranda, A Vegas | Filed: July 20, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alton E. Dean - Judge John A. Mendez More Information >>> |
Sacramento County Department of Revenue, Recovery | Filed: July 28, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Andre Wells - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
J Gonzales, T. Cagle, A. Macias, De La Cruz | Filed: July 29, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Akal Calvert Damu Allen‚ Sr. - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Aramark | Filed: August 10, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alton E. Dean - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
S. H. Wong | Filed: August 12, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Antoine E Modica‚ Sr. - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
S. Turner, B. Cox, Faure, F Money | Filed: August 15, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Antonio Morris - Judge John F. Moulds More Information >>> |
Gary Swarthout, Board of Parole Hearings | Filed: August 15, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Abe Williams‚ Jr. - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> |
William Knipp | Filed: August 17, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Albert Avalos - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
Kathleen Allison | Filed: August 25, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Aaron William Atencio - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
Timothy E Busby | Filed: August 29, 2011 General §28:2254 |
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/