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 C
This page lists publicly available prisoner petition records filed in California for names beginning with the letter C. 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.
State: California (CA)
Letter: C
Page: 100
Total Records for Letter C: 5,072
Date Range: July 14, 1988 through April 8, 2024
Letter: C
Page: 100
Total Records for Letter C: 5,072
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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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