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: 75
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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alphonso Ray Wilson - Judge Troy L. Nunley More Information >>> |
Eric Arnold | Filed: October 01, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Alejandro Madrid - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
Lackner | Filed: October 01, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony C. Huckabee - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
Ron Davis | Filed: October 02, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Alphonso Ray Wilson - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
Eric Arnold | Filed: October 02, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Aubrey Durelle Johnson - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
Warden | Filed: October 06, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Andre Z Lucas - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
M. Spearman | Filed: October 08, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony Wayne Oliver - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> |
E. Arnold, Kamala D. Harris | Filed: October 08, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Aaron Parnell Stone - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Kimberly Holland | Filed: October 14, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Abraham Tumanyan - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
J. McComber, W. Mackenzie, F. Andrade | Filed: October 14, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Amir Shabazz - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
J. Clark Kelso, James D. Hartley, James A. G. Yates, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Edmund Brown, Deborah Hysen, Susan L. Hubbard, Dwight Winslow, Paul D. Brazelton, Matthew Cate, State of California, Jeffrey A. Beard, Tonya Rothchilds, Felix Igbinosa | Filed: October 16, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Anthony Broussard - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Rick Hill | Filed: October 24, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony Cassells - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
Audrey King, Tom Voss, Cliff Allenby, Pam Ahlan | Filed: October 28, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Antonio Gore - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
Jeff Beard, Kamala Harris | Filed: October 29, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Art Gonzales - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
J. Lizzaraga, CDCR, Wong | Filed: November 13, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Albert Erving‚ Jr. - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
CDCR, Brian Duffy | Filed: November 14, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Aaron Parnell Stone - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
Kimberly Holland | Filed: November 17, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony Arceo - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: November 19, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony Zamora‚ Jr. - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
Scott Jones | Filed: November 20, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony Tarpley-Bey - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
United States Parole Commission | Filed: November 21, 2014 Mandamus and Other §28:1651 |
| Alfred Ortiz Santana - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: November 26, 2014 Mandamus and Other §28:1651 |
| Avon Davies - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
M. Delavega | Filed: December 04, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Avon Davies - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
G. Sweeney, A. Philes, A. Edwards, L Austin, M. De La Vega | Filed: December 04, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony Zamora‚ Jr. - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
Scott Jones | Filed: December 08, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony R.G. Turner - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
Edmund G. Brown | Filed: December 17, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Armando E. Herrera - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
Filed: December 19, 2014 General §28:2254 |
|
| Arbbie M Hodge - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
Edmond G. Brown | Filed: December 30, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Askia Sankofa Ashanti - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> |
Brian Duffy | Filed: January 05, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Anthony Paul Maxwell - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
Ryon Mitchell, City of Chico, Kevin Hass | Filed: January 05, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Adrian Moon - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
Joe A. Lizarraga, CDCR, M. Eloroza, Robert A. Barton, K. Dickerson, P. Vanni, R. Myrsh, C. Cantu, G. Mejia, A. Cortez | Filed: December 22, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alfred Germany - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
California Department of Corrections, Mike Davis | Filed: January 23, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony Dunbar - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Ronald Rackley | Filed: January 26, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Allen Hammler - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> |
CDCR | Filed: February 05, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Arthur McCall - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> |
Jeffrey Beard | Filed: February 09, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Alonzo Joseph - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
R Hawkins, W.D. Smiley, C. Smith | Filed: February 09, 2015 Civil Rights §28:1441 |
| Anthony Wayne Oliver - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> |
J Angulo, M. Johnson, B. Lee, J Phillips, C Romero, J. Whittaker, B Flemmings, M. Hudson, C Farias, S Bates, C Gonzales, , R. Gore, R Armstrong, M Ruggiero, J Villareal, A Curzon, J. McCloughan, P. Haas, J. Arana, R Gamberg, R. Hood, J Bond, Officer Ruban | Filed: February 09, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Albert Billinger - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
Church | Filed: February 23, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alfredo J. Buentello - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
D. Goree, A. Pacillas | Filed: February 23, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Afra Aldakak - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
Harry, Johnson, Warren | Filed: February 25, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony Cassells - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
Pam Ahlin | Filed: March 05, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Alfonso Mouzon - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
Pam Ahlin | Filed: March 09, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Adam Salas Ramirez - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | Filed: March 13, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Andrew Moak - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
Sacramento County | Filed: March 20, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Arturo Garcia - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: April 01, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Arthur Glenn Jones‚ Sr. - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
William S. Heatley, Sam Wong, Williams, Cuppy | Filed: April 02, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Arden Earl Stark - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
Kim Holland | Filed: April 14, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Adrian Lorenzana - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> |
T. Crow | Filed: April 16, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Andrew Walters - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> |
William Briggs, State of California, Sophia A. Meyer, David Mason, Modoc County, Elias Fernandez | Filed: April 16, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Andrew Walters - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> |
William Briggs, State of California, Sophia A. Meyer, David Mason, Modoc County, Elias Fernandez | Filed: April 16, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Angel Anguiano - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> |
Fresno County Sheriff's Department | Filed: April 17, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Anthony Bernard Smith‚ Jr. - Judge Troy L. Nunley More Information >>> |
County of Sacramento, Clemmons, Scott R. Jones | Filed: April 22, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
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/