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.
Letter: C
Page: 43
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Scott - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
T. Elissage, S. Rimbal, J. Villegas, B. Valdez, G. Jomie, N. Korkow | Filed: May 26, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Charles Thomas Anderson - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
Neil McDowell | Filed: June 21, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Carlton R. Callins - Judge Erica P. Grosjean More Information >>> |
C. Kyt, C. Manson, I. Panilla, J. Guzman, C. Preiffer, C. Zamora, O. Escutra, J. Pena, K. Hixon, S. Duncan, J. Lopez, M. D. Stainer, J. Cervantes, D. Garrison | Filed: June 23, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Christopher Lipsey‚ Jr. - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
Reddy, Ortiz, Smith | Filed: July 06, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christopher Lipsey‚ Jr. - Judge Erica P. Grosjean More Information >>> |
Kalil, K. Spencer | Filed: July 06, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Carlos Romero Burnett - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
C.D.C.R. Trust Office | Filed: July 07, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Clarence Lonnell Roberson - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
Py Nuygen | Filed: July 24, 2017 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Craig Buchanan - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
California Department of Corrections Medical Department, High Desert State Prison, Shipman, Don Weaver, Clive Robertson, B. Hoffman, Warden | Filed: July 18, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Carlos Romero Burnett - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
Anas, J Kregg, R Wren, Mental Health | Filed: August 10, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Chester Ray Wiseman - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
John Doe | Filed: August 30, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Clarence D. Schreane - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
Andre Matevousian | Filed: September 11, 2017 General §28:2241 |
| Charles Eloy Johnson - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Andre Matevousian | Filed: September 21, 2017 General §28:2241 |
| Curtis Daniel Peck - Judge Erica P. Grosjean More Information >>> |
G. Sly, J. Lizarraga, S. Peterson, J. Moeckly | Filed: September 29, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charles B. Jones - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
J. Pasion, D Overley, Ortega, M. Oliveira, K. Matta, J Garcia | Filed: October 02, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Clarence Lonnell Roberson - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
CSP-Corcoran Mailroom Staff, Zavala | Filed: October 04, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christopher John Wilson - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
Joni, James Mele, City of Sonora, J. Ellis, T. Hurtado, Tuolumne County, Tamara McCraig, K. Hendee | Filed: October 10, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Curtis Snowden‚ III - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
M. Yule, Sam H. Wong, Mary Housley | Filed: October 16, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cameron Lawrence Bancroft - Judge Erica P. Grosjean More Information >>> |
F. Briseno, E. Tindle, A. Alafa, H. Robles, I. Garza | Filed: October 05, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Coleman Kenyatta Smith‚ Jr. - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
J. Cellbollos, Dave Davey, A. Aranda, R. Espinoza | Filed: October 26, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cory David Latour - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Dave Davey, Haley, Castillo, D. Hicks, Price, H. P. Baiza, T. Vang, J. Bugarin, Cardona, Tenorio | Filed: December 04, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christopher Lipsey‚ Jr. - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
S. Kernan, Navarro, D. Davey, A. Kelley, F. Munoz, City of Corcoran, D. Samaniego | Filed: December 19, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christopher Lipsey‚ Jr. - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
D. Goree, J. Perez, R. Godwin, Supervisor, S. Kernan, Carter, Medina | Filed: December 19, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christopher Lipsey‚ Jr. - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
City of Corcoran, Gallager, A. Randolph, S. - Parks, Moser, D. Davey, A. Bueno, Lirones | Filed: December 19, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Corey Williams - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Yvonne Cryns, Brandon Price, David Mwangi, Cindy Mitchell | Filed: December 22, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Claude Carr - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
Ted Pruitt, California Department of Corrections, Prison Industry Authority, Rehabilitation | Filed: December 29, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christopher Lipsey‚ Jr. - Judge Stanley A. Boone More Information >>> |
L. Mahakian, P. Craig, R. Dietrich, K. Manness, J. Caoile, H. Williams, A. Aguilar, L. Rocke, G. Smith, R. Pleshchuk | Filed: January 05, 2018 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Carl Johnson - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
B. Hackworth, A. Fritz, A. Aranda, J. Campos, J. Scalia | Filed: November 27, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Corey Williams - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Brandon Price, Pam Ahlin | Filed: January 22, 2018 Conditions of Confinement §42:1983 |
| Chester Ray Wiseman - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
R. Rivera, R. Perez, Swanson, Martin D. Biter, M. Pomoa, Romero | Filed: January 25, 2018 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Corry Williams - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
J. Guerra, C. Mesa, Medena, S. Torrez, T. Callen | Filed: February 06, 2018 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christopher Scott Rider - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Ruelas, Stu Sherman, S. Marsh, Reynoso | Filed: February 09, 2018 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christopher Robinette - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: February 12, 2018 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Clarence Lee Scott - Judge Dale A. Drozd More Information >>> |
Scott Kernan | Filed: February 14, 2018 General §28:2254 |
| Clarence D. Schreane - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Andre Matevousian | Filed: March 01, 2018 General §28:2241 |
| Chris Lavale Washington - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
C. Pfeiffer | Filed: March 19, 2018 General §28:2254 |
| Clifton Ray Shafer - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
Valley State Prison Investigative Services Unit, P. Holli | Filed: April 12, 2018 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Carl Harrison - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
D. Foster, C. Cryer, C. Carrera, M. Voonge, J. Lewis, Secritary of California Department Correction, D., C. Martinez, R. Tolson, R. Pimentel, P. Vera, R. Rodriguez, Rehabilitation, R.L. Briggs, Fernandez, R. Moreno, Warden, Flores, Jeff Sao, S. Sherman | Filed: May 25, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Charles Bell - Judge Erica P. Grosjean More Information >>> |
Department of Corrections, C. Pfeiffer, Scott Kernan | Filed: April 30, 2018 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Collin Williams - Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe More Information >>> |
C. Santiestban, E. Cortez, J. Brown, J. J. Sanchez, Navarro | Filed: May 03, 2018 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Clarence D. Schreane - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
S. Lake | Filed: May 29, 2018 General §28:2241 |
| Christopher Lipsey‚ Jr. - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
B. Seitz, S. Kernan, Carter | Filed: June 07, 2018 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Christopher Lipsey‚ Jr. - Judge Jeremy D. Peterson More Information >>> |
Grewall, C. Bell, McCabe, J. Lewis, Depovic | Filed: June 05, 2018 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charles B. Jones - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> |
Kern County, D Garrison, Richard Frank | Filed: June 25, 2018 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Carlos Alberto Eudave - Judge Erica P Grosjean More Information >>> |
Hatton | Filed: July 13, 2018 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 |
| Colin M. Randolph - Judge Barbara A McAuliffe More Information >>> |
S. Wilson, D. Tyson, C. Sandoval, R. Corley, G. Marquez, V. Benavides, S. Henderson, C. Pfeiffer, M. Henderson, H. Carrillo | Filed: July 18, 2018 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983, Referring Judge Lawrence J O'Neill |
| Christopher Lipsey‚ Jr. - Judge Gary S Austin More Information >>> |
M. Vong, F. Mendoza, C. Pfieffer, City of C. Delano, Gonzales, A. Lucas, S. Kernan, A. Elkins | Filed: July 18, 2018 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983, Referring Judge Lawrence J O'Neill |
| Cion Peralta - Judge Erica P Grosjean More Information >>> |
J. Sebok, J. Swetalla, Xavier Cano, V. Powers, L. Machado | Filed: July 30, 2018 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Carl Christian - Judge Dale A Drozd More Information >>> |
California Department of Health, Edmund G. Brown, Director of CDCR, K. Clark | Filed: August 30, 2018 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983, Referring Judge Barbara A McAuliffe |
| Curtis Wayne Jones - Judge Stanley A Boone More Information >>> |
Ms. Pullings, A. Lozano | Filed: August 30, 2018 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983, Referring Judge Dale A Drozd |
| Charles Edward Jones‚ III - Judge Lawrence J O'Neill More Information >>> |
G. Gebremedhin, C. Pfeiffer, M. Hernandez, D. Hamilton | Filed: August 31, 2018 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983, Referring Judge Jeremy D Peterson |
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