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: 71
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aprubertito Pamintuan Bontilao - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Gary Swarthout | Filed: March 16, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Alfredo Escobar - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
Christopher Smith, Scott Heatley | Filed: March 26, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Alonzo Brown - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
S. Yen, Pentagon, Butler, C. Davis, Area 54, CIA | Filed: March 27, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony Orona‚ Jr. - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
People of the State of California, Hedgepeth | Filed: April 04, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony Brazier - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
E. Rodriguer, R.J. Rackey, Rehabilitation, S.M. Salinas, E. Miramentes, California Department of Correction | Filed: April 05, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Civil Rights Act Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Alaren Lee Frazier - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
W J Sullivan | Filed: April 10, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Aaron Meyers - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> |
Warden of Centinela State Prison | Filed: April 12, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Alonzo Joseph - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
William Knipp | Filed: April 23, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Aaron Gillum - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate | Filed: April 23, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Archie Williams - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Solano County Jail | Filed: May 02, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Andrew L. Mackey - Judge Lawrence K. Karlton More Information >>> |
Knipp | Filed: May 09, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Ammiel Cornish - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
Jim MacDonald | Filed: May 14, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Aaron Timmons - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
Terri Turner, Rola Oyeyemo, John Peck, Gary Swarthout, Serena Murillo, Matthew Cate | Filed: May 18, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Aziz Yasir Azim Ali - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> |
People of California | Filed: May 21, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony C. Gore - Judge William B. Shubb More Information >>> |
Napa State Hospital, Robert A. Horel | Filed: May 24, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony Earl Richard - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
Susan Hubard | Filed: May 29, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Arbbie M Hodge - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
Gary Swarthout, Matthew Cate | Filed: May 31, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Arthur Torlucci - Judge William B. Shubb More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate | Filed: May 31, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony Coleman - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
Perez, Ron Barnes, Matthew Cate, Director CDCR, Oliver | Filed: June 04, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony Coleman - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
Perez, Ron Barnes, Matthew Cate, Director CDCR, Oliver | Filed: June 04, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Aziz Yasir Azim Ali - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: May 21, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Alfred King - Judge John F. Moulds More Information >>> |
J. Guillory, P. Medina | Filed: June 07, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Abraham Isaac Tubbs - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
P.D. Brazelton | Filed: June 08, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Antoevino Rocky Serna - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
M. McDonald | Filed: June 11, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Antonio R. Williams - Judge Lawrence K. Karlton More Information >>> |
Unknown | Filed: June 13, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Augustine Garcia - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Gary Swarthout | Filed: June 19, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Alonzo Brown - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
Kathleen Scott, Paradise Island, William Cout, Brownfield, District Copperfield Island, T. Sebra, S. Yen, Angel Choacoo, Musha Cay, Anne M. Schaverman, Anthony Cabot, District Court, Bruce Schneier, Gray Dickson, District Court | Filed: June 22, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Andrew Lear - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
Conanan, Blackwell | Filed: June 28, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Arthur Eugene Tyes - Judge William B. Shubb More Information >>> |
L. S. McEwen | Filed: July 02, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Armando Abreu - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate, Warden of SVSP | Filed: July 03, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony L. Robinson - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
Jerry Brown, W. Goeke, Mathew Cate, B. Cross, Marc Elia, Tim Virga | Filed: July 05, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Antonio Valle - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
Robert Gower | Filed: July 09, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Alonzo Joseph - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
L. C. Fong, P. Galloway, Heatley, K. McLean, Horowitz, L. D. Zamora, C. Smith | Filed: July 24, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Andre Z Lucas - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
Ron Barnes | Filed: July 30, 2012 General §28:2241 |
| Angosom Gebre - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
CSP CMF | Filed: July 31, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Alexios Alexander - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> |
Ron Barns | Filed: August 02, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Angelo Williams - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
Babcock | Filed: August 06, 2012 General §28:2241 |
| Alonso McKiney - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
K. Holland | Filed: August 13, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Alfonso Rivera-Avalos - Judge John A. Mendez More Information >>> |
USA, Michael Babcock | Filed: August 20, 2012 General §28:2241 |
| Aaron P. Stone - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> |
Mathew Cates | Filed: August 20, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Andres Giffin - Judge William B. Shubb More Information >>> |
United States Citizenship, Immigration Services | Filed: September 05, 2012 Mandamus and Other §08:1329 |
| Anthony Miguel Ramirez - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Tulare County | Filed: September 07, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Amani Bolden - Judge John F. Moulds More Information >>> |
California Department of Corrections, Prison Industry Authority, Rehabilition | Filed: September 12, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Arbbie Hodge - Judge John F. Moulds More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate, Gary Swarthout | Filed: September 20, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Andre Quinnine - Judge John A. Mendez More Information >>> |
G. Swarthout | Filed: October 04, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alonzo Joseph - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
William Knipp | Filed: October 05, 2012 General §28:2254 |
| Alvin Walker - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
Solano County, Gary R. Stanton | Filed: October 15, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Anthony Clarence Grissom, Sr - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
County of Riverside, Carl B Smith, Sniff, Lara Lancie | Filed: October 16, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alonzo Brown - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
European-Online-Security.com, Downtime Alert B., Performance Monitoring, Aaron Bruce Schneier | Filed: October 19, 2012 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony Laws - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
California Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation | Filed: October 19, 2012 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/