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.
California Federal prisons and prisoner list.
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Browse through the petitions on the site and review the issues.
How do you search out why someone is in Jail or Prison?
You can contact the Clerk of the Court to get the transcripts of the case and the sentencing where they were adjudicated or USE SEARCH FORM below
Prisoner Petitions – California (CA) Inmate List
Petition Search from July 14, 1988 to April 8, 2024
A(6667 rec) B(2672 rec) C(5072 rec) D(7219 rec) E(3624 rec) F(1781 rec) G(3370 rec) H(1652 rec) I(881 rec) J(12301 rec) K(3180 rec) L(3668 rec) M(7331 rec) N(980 rec) O(682 rec) P(1851 rec) Q(155 rec) R(8661 rec) S(6027 rec) T(3927 rec) U(192 rec) V(1179 rec) W(2587 rec) X(89 rec) Y(412 rec) Z(232 rec)| Plaintiff/ Respondent Name | Petitioner/ Defendant Name | Filed, Nature of Suit, Judge |
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| Christopher Brandon Davis - Judge BakersfieldMJ More Information >>> | M. Portillo, C. Brown, Molina | Filed: April 18, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Charles Saxton - Judge Jill L Burkhardt More Information >>> | San Diego County Sheriff's Department Maintenance Staff, San Diego County Sheriff's Department, San Diego County Sheriff's Department Dental Staff, San Diego County Sheriff's Department Medical Staff | Filed: April 21, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 pr Priso, Referring Judge Ruth Bermudez Montenegro |
| Christopher R Elia - Judge Edmund F Brennan More Information >>> | County of Amador, C Stewart, Adam Stone, D Dimitri Kaulakov, Amador County Sheriff's Department, Jeremy Martin, La Barberra, Monivirin Son | Filed: April 25, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Cymeyon V. Hill - Judge Edmund F Brennan More Information >>> | Hascindal, Kathleen Allison, Jenffer Weaver, Jeff Lynch | Filed: April 26, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| - Judge Kandis A Westmore More Information >>> | Filed: April 28, 2022 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner | |
| Charles Ellis‚ Sr. - Judge Sheila K Oberto More Information >>> | Warden KVSP | Filed: May 05, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition |
| Charles Ellis‚ Sr. - Judge Helena M Barch-Kuchta More Information >>> | Daniel Moeller | Filed: May 05, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Cesar Arevalo - Judge Jeremy D Peterson More Information >>> | Palacios, Robinson, Eze, King, Earls, K Jackson, Chastain, Gorman, Barrios | Filed: May 09, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Cymeyon Hill - Judge PSLC GRC More Information >>> | M. Torres, Suziki, Williams | Filed: May 11, 2022 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner, Referring Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers |
| Christopher G. Valencia - Judge Gary S Austin More Information >>> | Medina, Ken Clark | Filed: May 11, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Calvin James Reid - Judge Sheri Pym More Information >>> | Amanda Kenney, Nine Unknown Jane Doe or John M. Doe, Harden, Bureau of Prisons Employees, Joshua Fabian, J. Vargas | Filed: May 09, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner, Referring Judge Christina A Snyder jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Carlos M. Sanchez - Judge Rozella A Oliver More Information >>> | Filed: May 09, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition, Referring Judge Christina A Snyder |
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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/