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 B
This page lists publicly available prisoner petition records filed in California for names beginning with the letter B. 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: B
Page: 7
Total Records for Letter B: 2,671
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon R Meeks, Veronica Meeks - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
State of California | Filed: November 28, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Brian Keith Stafford - Judge George H. King More Information >>> |
Daniel Paramo | Filed: December 12, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Benjamin Frandsen - Judge James V. Selna More Information >>> |
David B Long | Filed: December 18, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Brandon Brown - Judge Ralph Zarefsky More Information >>> |
Ms Darby Williams, The United State Court for the State of California, The Superior Court of the State of California, Childrens Court | Filed: January 08, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Brandon Brown - Judge Ralph Zarefsky More Information >>> |
Superior Court of Los Angeles for the State of D California, Martin Biter, Ms Darby M Williams | Filed: January 08, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Brian Michael Crosby - Judge Oswald Parada More Information >>> |
W Knipp | Filed: January 22, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Balentin Martinez Quinonez - Judge Valerie Baker Fairbank More Information >>> |
Warden Linda T McGrew | Filed: January 24, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bobbie Edelen - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
J D Hartley | Filed: January 24, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Brent McMillan, I - Judge Sheri Pym More Information >>> |
Los Angeles County DCFS, DCFS Does, Cindy Mary Johnson, Sing, Commissioner Marpet, Candice Roosjian | Filed: January 29, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Barillas Gerson - Judge George H. Wu More Information >>> |
Warden | Filed: February 05, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bobby Harker - Judge Dean D. Pregerson More Information >>> |
Tim Virga, Ronda Carter, Lori Rodriguez, Stacy Zigler, Greg Anderson, John Does | Filed: February 19, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Baranard McGaughy - Judge Arthur Nakazato More Information >>> |
R Tompkins | Filed: February 20, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Bryan Koji Hashimoto Friedman - Judge Patrick J. Walsh More Information >>> |
Conrad M Garber | Filed: February 20, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Booker T White - Judge Stephen V. Wilson More Information >>> |
David Long | Filed: March 25, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Brian Laws - Judge Patrick J. Walsh More Information >>> |
Soto | Filed: March 28, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bernard Turon Burton - Judge Carla Woehrle More Information >>> |
Warden Mike McDonald | Filed: April 17, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Barry Allan Bausman - Judge Stephen J. Hillman More Information >>> |
Ralph Diaz | Filed: May 02, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Barnard Alan McGauthy - Judge George H. Wu More Information >>> |
E Valenzuela | Filed: May 22, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Brian S Layton - Judge Fernando M. Olguin More Information >>> |
Ms Mashimo, Mr Martinez, Mr Gustin, Mr Zuniga, Angel Ortiz, Salvator Villalon, Ms Castillo | Filed: May 22, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Brandin Wilson - Judge Fernando M. Olguin More Information >>> |
The Director of the California Department of Corrections | Filed: May 31, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Barry S Jameson - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
Kevin R Chappell | Filed: June 05, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bobby Lewis Black - Judge Michael R. Wilner More Information >>> |
Martin Biter | Filed: June 11, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bobby Allen Bryant - Judge George H. Wu More Information >>> |
Linda T McGrew | Filed: June 26, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Barry R Schotz - Judge Fernando M. Olguin More Information >>> |
Charles Williams | Filed: June 28, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| B. Gallagher - Judge Frederick F. Mumm More Information >>> |
CDCR | Filed: July 03, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Benedek Virag - Judge Victor B. Kenton More Information >>> |
Ralph Diaz | Filed: July 05, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bobby Villado - Judge Victor B. Kenton More Information >>> |
K Holland | Filed: July 12, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Brandon Jeron Boyd - Judge Oswald Parada More Information >>> |
L. S. McEwen | Filed: July 15, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bre'Velle Crockett - Judge Oswald Parada More Information >>> |
Charles Williams | Filed: July 16, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Brandon Alexander Favor - Judge J. Spencer Letts More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: July 23, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bobby Burton‚ Jr. - Judge Stephen J. Hillman More Information >>> |
Rick Thaler | Filed: July 23, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Barry S Jameson - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
Jeffrey Beard | Filed: August 02, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Ben Daniels - Judge Philip S. Gutierrez More Information >>> |
Leroy Baca, State of California, Los Angeles County Jail | Filed: August 06, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Blair Odel Hays - Judge S. James Otero More Information >>> |
G J Janda | Filed: August 07, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Billy Driver‚ Jr. - Judge David T. Bristow More Information >>> |
Mora, Salcedo | Filed: August 08, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Bernard Louis Anderson - Judge George H. Wu More Information >>> |
Paul Brazelton | Filed: August 21, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bryan A. Hill - Judge Frederick F. Mumm More Information >>> |
United States Penitentiary, PA Holly, Patel of Mahesh, Bureau Prisons, PA Rivera, PA Pimnell, PA E. Fernando, Dr. Jose Bueno | Filed: August 30, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Brian D Anderson - Judge Arthur Nakazato More Information >>> |
Filed: September 12, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
|
| Bernard Harris - Judge Virginia A. Phillips More Information >>> |
J Katavich | Filed: September 25, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bernard Beard - Judge S. James Otero More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: September 30, 2013 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Bradley Zook - Judge Dean D. Pregerson More Information >>> |
Hiede M Lackner | Filed: October 02, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Boris Alexeev - Judge Josephine L. Staton More Information >>> |
Louis Milusnic | Filed: October 10, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bre'Velle Crockett - Judge Oswald Parada More Information >>> |
John Doe 5, John Doe 1, Evertt C Cottrell, Doe Jane 4, John Carp, Juan Guerrero, Jane Doe 5, David Broadhead, Jane Doe 3, Cruz Calderon, Louis Borjon, Steven Marroquin, D Mc, John Doe 3, John Doe 2, Jane Doe 2, John Doe 4, Warden Conrad Graber, Jane Doe 1 | Filed: October 21, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Bryan Sanchez - Judge Michael R. Wilner More Information >>> |
W Montgomery | Filed: October 22, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Brandin Wilson - Judge Fernando M. Olguin More Information >>> |
Fred Foulk | Filed: October 22, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Brandon Che Lee - Judge Frederick F. Mumm More Information >>> |
Ives Richard, Does | Filed: October 28, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Ben Daniels - Judge Jay C. Gandhi More Information >>> |
Los Angeles County Jail | Filed: October 28, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Blanton Kenneth - Judge Robert N. Block More Information >>> |
Dr. Ortega, Longaria, Sheriff Leroy D. Baca, Evans | Filed: November 14, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Bruce White - Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg More Information >>> |
State of California | Filed: November 18, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Bobby Marvin Collins - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
Linda T. McGrew | Filed: November 19, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
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/