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: 39
Total Records for Letter C: 5,072
Date Range: July 14, 1988 through April 8, 2024
Letter: C
Page: 39
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Lee Henderson, Sr - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
Morris, Brown, Jackson, Powel, Gonsalez, Matha, Smith | Filed: February 28, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charles A. Hipps - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: March 13, 2013 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence §28:2255 Petition for Writ |
| Curtis Daniels - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
B. Skaggs, M. Dialo, K. Sampson, G. Eberle, R. Eaton, M. Wurtz, I. Alomari, T. Haak, S. Reed, P. Matzen, T. Turmezl | Filed: March 21, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Curt Allen Byron - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Superior Court of California | Filed: March 28, 2013 General §28:2254 |
| Christopher Evan Vanderwerff - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
N Gonzalez, T. Byers, J. Fortune, K Allison, K Santoro, A Kirby, S. Zinani, Dutra, Hunt, R Haggard, C. Knight, B Freeman, E Conway, G Martinez, D Smith, R. Hall, G. Ugwueze, S Kephart, U. Baniga, A. Enenmoh, P Martain, P Denny, S Sherman | Filed: February 13, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Clarence Leon Dews - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Martin Biter | Filed: April 30, 2013 General §28:2254 |
| Cirilo Almazen Trujillo - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
United States Government | Filed: May 03, 2013 Civil Rights § Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Carlos Ismael Sanchez - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
Ulit, J. Kim | Filed: May 13, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cecil Messer - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Kavin Gustafson, David George, Rodrigo Ogues, Jevette Tyson, Paul Copenhaver | Filed: May 13, 2013 Civil Rights §28:1331 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Cassius Kim Collins - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
The Superior Court of San Diego County, Audrey King | Filed: June 03, 2013 General §28:2254 |
| Calvin Anthony Headspeth - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
L. Villa, D. Page, J. Hernandez, R. Landeros | Filed: June 06, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Clifford Smith - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
Green, California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, Randolph Wilson‚ III | Filed: June 12, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charles Jones - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Unknown | Filed: June 17, 2013 General §28:2254 |
| Curtis Renee Jackson - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
Unknown | Filed: June 20, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christopher Johnson - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
Unknown | Filed: June 20, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Clifton Jones - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
P. D. Brazelton | Filed: July 03, 2013 General §28:2254 |
| Cecil Messer - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
Watkins, Day, Coggins, McCarthy, Mr. Mattson, Tyson, USP Atwater Facilities Department, Panlagua, Lyons | Filed: July 05, 2013 Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| Cerrone Dorece Hicks - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
Sierra Conservation Center | Filed: July 08, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cecil Messer - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
Irene Ahlstrom, L. Mettry, Rodrigo Ogues | Filed: July 12, 2013 Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| Charles E. Griffin‚ II - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
P. D. Brazelton | Filed: July 15, 2013 General §28:2254 |
| Clarence Henry Dixon - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Rick Hill | Filed: July 15, 2013 General §28:2254 |
| Cecilio Cortez Lopez - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Michael L. Benov | Filed: August 02, 2013 General §28:2241 |
| Cecil Messer - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
Miguel Chavez | Filed: August 09, 2013 Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| Carlos Kinkeade - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
Helmer, Bowman, J. Cabo Tage, Rodriguez, J. Squires, L. Euzlsizor, B. Okell, Millner, C. Lee, Mack, L. Fox | Filed: August 14, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cecil Messer - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
United States Penitentiary Atwater Food Service Department | Filed: August 16, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Corey Mitchell - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
E Blanko, Chief Deputy Warden, D. Tarnoff, P. Sheldon, Morales, S Tallerica, Chavez, Complex 1, D. Foston, R Davis, B DaViga | Filed: August 21, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Clinton J. Forrister‚ Jr. - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
D. Paramo | Filed: August 30, 2013 General §28:2254 |
| Carlos M. Flores - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
Connie Gipson | Filed: September 10, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Curley John Broussard‚ Jr. - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
Richard F. Charvat, Michael J. Seng, J. R. Gary O'Neill, Klausner, T. Ibbs, Frederick F. Munn, Jeffrey Beard, Kimberly J. Mueller, Dale A. Drodz | Filed: September 27, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Carlos Manuel Flores - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
Connie Gibson | Filed: October 07, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Carlos M. Flores - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
Magllenes, Connie Gipson | Filed: October 10, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charles Wayne Uptergrove - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
Donny Youngblood | Filed: October 16, 2013 General §28:2241 |
| Curtis Jackson - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
D. Mendenhall | Filed: October 17, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Crescencio Barraza Leon - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Six Unknown Names Agents, Barack Obama | Filed: November 13, 2013 Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| Cecilia Fraher - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Robert Mitchell, D.K. Johnson, P. Fontanilla | Filed: November 14, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Carlos Urbina - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Ralph Diaz | Filed: November 18, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cecil Messer - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
United States Penitentiary Atwater Food Service Department | Filed: November 18, 2013 Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| Cresencio Barraza - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Six Unknown Agents or Mr President of the United States Barack Obama | Filed: November 25, 2013 Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| Chester Ray Wiseman - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
George J. Giurbino, K. Whisler, M. Mills, Cate, Matthew E. Agu, David Skaggs, D. Davey, Martin D. Biter, C. Pfeiffer, J. D. Lozano, K. J. Allen, A. Herrera | Filed: December 02, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Crescencio Barraza - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
Six Unknown Agents or Mr President of the United States Barack Obama | Filed: December 02, 2013 Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| Curtis Boyd - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
C. Etchebehere, Rehabilitation, California of Department Correction | Filed: December 02, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Carlos Sanchez‚ Jr. - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
Whitten, Uba | Filed: December 04, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Carlton Mims - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
Valdivia, Martin, Wasco State Prison Reception Center, J. Albert, Gordon | Filed: December 06, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Curtis Hardy - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
S. Sherman | Filed: December 11, 2013 General §28:2254 |
| Cosme Presas - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Kern Medical Center, County of Kern State of California, Kern County Sheriff's Department | Filed: December 13, 2013 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charles T. Davis - Oct 02, 2014 More Information >>> |
J Buckley, S Hosman, R Wilson, Rehabilitation, R Pimentel, California Department of Corrections, A. Molina | Filed: October 02, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Carl A. Taylor‚ Jr. - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
Valenzuela | Filed: January 14, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Clete Reo Hart - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Vaid | Filed: January 23, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Clete Reo Hart - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
Doolin, Dennis Cunningham, Delgato | Filed: January 31, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Carolyn Simmons - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
D. K. Johnson | Filed: February 04, 2014 General §28:2254 |
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