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 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.
Letter: C
Page: 41
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.
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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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| Plaintiff/ Respondent Name |
Petitioner/ Defendant Name |
Filed, Nature of Suit, Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Simpson - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
The People of the State of California | Filed: October 20, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Curtis Hightower - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: October 27, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Charles Wayne Jones - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Audrey King, Tom Voss, Stephen Mayberg, Pam Ahlin, Cliff Allenby | Filed: November 06, 2014 Conditions of Confinement §42:1983 |
| Cherta Lee Pao - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Margaret Mimms, Superior Court County of Fresno, Fresno County Sheriff, Fresno City Police | Filed: November 05, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charlie Rodriguez - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
Palmero | Filed: November 07, 2014 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Claude Carr - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
M. Alcala, J. Collins, J. Jasso | Filed: November 20, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christopher Hollis - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
J. Lopez | Filed: November 24, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charles T. Davis - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Stu Sherman | Filed: December 01, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Carlos Manuel Flores - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Sao, Clark, Carino, Ahmed Mustaq, V. Soto | Filed: December 01, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Chris Doop - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
Donald B. McElroy, M Boparai, Nancy Seagriest, S. Kiester, E. Conanan, Greenleaf, Woodford | Filed: December 04, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Claude Dablon - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Cliff Allenby, Tom Voss, Stephen Mayberg, Pam Ahlin, Audrey King | Filed: December 19, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cixto Cruz Murillo - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
Ronald Coullard | Filed: November 25, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Calvin Jackson - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate, Tanya Rothchild, Edmund G. Brown, Dwight Winslow, James D. Hartley, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeffrey A. Beard, Paul D. Brazelton, Felix Igninosa, J. Clark Kelso, Susan L. Hubbard, State of California, Deborah Hysen | Filed: October 20, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Carlos Medina - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: December 31, 2014 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Carlos Paniagua - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Audrey King, Tom Voss, Stephen Mayberg, Pam Ahlin, Cliff Allenby | Filed: January 06, 2015 Conditions of Confinement §42:1983 |
| Clay Joseph Jones - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Audrey King, Tom Voss, Stephen Mayberg, Pam Ahlin, Cliff Allenby | Filed: December 05, 2014 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charles Simpson - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
The Warden of CSP-Corcoran | Filed: January 20, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Cesario G. Benitez - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Scott Frauenheim | Filed: January 20, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Charles Davila - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
David G Smith | Filed: January 20, 2015 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Christopher Hodges - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
M. Krause, P. Wertzberger, E. Maxwell, Health California Correctional Care Services, H. Parton, C. Nielsen | Filed: January 22, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Curtis L. Pruitt - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
Andre Matevousian | Filed: February 02, 2015 Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| Charles Albert Neely - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
R. L. Briggs, J.W. Moss, D. Artis | Filed: February 05, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Corwin Dallas Four Star - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
Rafeal Zunega | Filed: February 19, 2015 General §28:2241 |
| Cesar Mendoza-Hernandez - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Franco, D. Coggins, Andrew, Scott | Filed: February 20, 2015 Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| Carlyle Lee Cole - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: February 23, 2015 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Charles E. Dunn - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Fresno Office U.S. Attorney's Office, Kern County Sheriff, U.S. Marshals Service, Donny Youngblood | Filed: March 02, 2015 General §28:2241 |
| Cornelius Simmons - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
Rafael Zuniga | Filed: March 05, 2015 General §28:2241 |
| Carlitos G. Saucedo - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
Cliff Allenby, Tom Voss, Stephen Mayberg, Pam Ahlin, Audrey King | Filed: March 11, 2015 Conditions of Confinement §42:1983 |
| Carrington Henderson - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
Tim Orpurt | Filed: March 16, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Corey Williams - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Audrey King, Janette Mcclain, Daniel Meeks, Ejike Nnamah, Samantha Amaro, Brandon Price, Kiran Hundal, Robert Withrow, Alexander Balderaz, Joshua William Phillips | Filed: April 09, 2015 Conditions of Confinement §42:1983 |
| Celso Villagomez - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
Saldivar, Morales, T. Angara, J. Biol, S. Carrion, Robinson | Filed: April 10, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Curtis Reamel - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
C. Henderson, F. Munez, Kelli Harrington, F.P. Fields, Jeffrey A. Beard, P. Paprzycki, H. Flores, J. Gonzales, J. Diaz, J. Watkins, J. Keenerisgt, M. Gamboa | Filed: April 10, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cesar O. Cervantes - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Kim Holland | Filed: April 22, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Christopher Lipsey‚ Jr. - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
SATF Prisons AD-Seg Property Officers, Corcoran Shu Law Librarian, Corcoran AD-Seg Shu Property Officers | Filed: May 06, 2015 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Charles Anthony Williams - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
S. Marsh, K. Curtiss, Souza, Garcia, Janelle Reynoso | Filed: May 22, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Clydeius Shontell Williams - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
J Robinson | Filed: May 29, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cesar Nava-Reyes - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: June 08, 2015 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Christopher Pearlman - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate, Jeffrey Beard, Carl Wofford, D. James Hartley, Edmund G. Brown‚ Jr. | Filed: June 12, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Carlos Manuel Flores - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
Rivera, Gonzalez, - Custer, Lomeli, Garza, Nichols, Cruz | Filed: July 30, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christian Williams - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Audrey King, Tom Voss, Stephen Mayberg, Pam Ahlin, Cliff Allenby | Filed: July 31, 2015 Conditions of Confinement §42:1983 |
| Cedric L. Daniels - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Dave Davey | Filed: August 05, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Cameron Richard Terhune - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> |
State of California | Filed: August 06, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Charles W. Windham - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Dave Davey, R. Rubio, T. Cano, J. Vargas | Filed: August 06, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Clarence E. Reese - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Dave Davys, J. Aguirre, P. Llamas | Filed: September 01, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cason D. Cunningham - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Stephen Mayberg, Audrey King, Pam Ahlin, Board Fresno County of Supervisors, Cliff Allenby, Jerry Brown, Norm Kramer | Filed: September 04, 2015 Conditions of Confinement §42:1983 |
| Cyrus D. A. Braswell - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Rafael Zuniga | Filed: September 08, 2015 General §28:2241 |
| Chaz Nelson - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | Filed: September 14, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Calvin M. Simpson - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
D. Quintana, J. Campbell, M. Mims, R. Duran, N. Barton, F. Vargas, Fresno County Jail | Filed: September 28, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Casey Lee Rowland - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Melo, P. Llamas, Dave Davy, F. Vasquez, Ric Pavich, Leon, Jeffrey A. Beard | Filed: September 14, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cirilo Almazan Trujillo - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: October 02, 2015 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
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