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: 96
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chandra Kishor - Judge Kandis A Westmore More Information >>> |
Gigi Matteson | Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 |
| Cymeyon V. Hill - Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers More Information >>> |
Lieutenant Maturiono, Kimberly Siekiel, Guzman, T. Lemon, Jeneffer Weaver, Sgt Officer M. Celso | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Chaunse Jackson - Judge Dennis M Cota More Information >>> |
Hueso, Spinelli, Silva Cook, Eadi, J. Pickett | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charles Carter‚ Sr. - Judge Kandis A Westmore More Information >>> |
L. Escobell, Steven Tharratt, Ron Davis, Clark Kelso, A. Pachynski, Ralph Diaz, Ron Broomfield, Clarence Cryer, Joseph Bick, Dean Borders, Kathleen Allison | Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Clarence Ray Allen - Judge Erica P Grosjean More Information >>> |
D. Samuel | Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 |
| Christopher Grimes
More Information >>> |
Warden Brian Kibler | Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 |
| Christopher Lee Fannin - Judge Dennis M Cota More Information >>> |
Shasta County Jail | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cymeyon Hill, Susan R. Cohen - Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers More Information >>> |
Santa Cruz Police Department | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charles Holbrook - Judge Jon S Tigar More Information >>> |
State of Michigan | Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2241 |
| Cymeyon V. Hill - Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers More Information >>> |
Macias, T. Lemon, G. R. Padilla, Emily Perez, C. Martinez | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Cymeyolvv Hill - Judge Charles F Eick More Information >>> |
Natural Vision Medical Group, Dr Kay | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983, Referring Judge Josephine L Staton |
| - Judge Joseph C Spero More Information >>> |
Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 |
|
| Charles B. Parke - Judge John E McDermott More Information >>> |
Felicia Ponce | Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2241, Referring Judge Stephen V Wilson |
| Cameo Garrett - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
State of California | Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 |
| Cymeyon V. Hill - Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers More Information >>> |
Case Manager Macias, M. Rivera, Emily Perez, C. Martinez | Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Carlos Zacarias Silva
More Information >>> |
Mandamus & Other §28:1361 |
|
| Cymeyon Hill - Judge Deborah Barnes More Information >>> |
N.R. Kay, Natural Vision Medical Group | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Charles Cole - Judge Nathanael M Cousins More Information >>> |
Correctional Sgt. R. Day | Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Cymeyon V. Hill - Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers More Information >>> |
Kimberly Seibel | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Mandamus & Other §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
|
| Cymeyon Hill - Judge Dennis M Cota More Information >>> |
Richmond Shdie, Jeff Macomber, Weaver, Russh Boyd, John Novey, Connie Gipson, Gebheart, Fenne Fer, Kathleen Allison, Rios, Kimberly Siebel, Bowers, Trina Hirsig, Lori Zamora | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Christopher N. Washington - Judge Alex G Tse More Information >>> |
Governor Gavin Newsom, Dr. Jada, Ralph Diaz, Warden SVSP, Secretary of the State of California, Health Care Facility | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| - Judge PSLC AGB More Information >>> |
Mandamus & Other §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Phyllis J Hamilton |
|
| Charles E. Johnston - Judge Barbara A McAuliffe More Information >>> |
CDCR Health Care, J. Feliciano | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Carlos Mendoza - Judge Deborah Barnes More Information >>> |
Stu Sherman | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Cody Joanne Durlin - Judge Kendall J Newman More Information >>> |
Shayne M. Robinson | Prisoner: Civil Rights §28 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Troy L Nunley |
| Christopher Scott Miller - Judge Douglas F McCormick More Information >>> |
Felicia Ponce | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2241 , Referring Judge Mark C Scarsi |
| Christopher Andrew Reyes - Judge Patricia Donahue More Information >>> |
Kathleen Allison | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 , Referring Judge Fernando M Olguin |
| Cameo Loree Garrett - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
Forrest, Clark, Amador County, Stone, State Labarbara, of California | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Carlos Hendon - Judge Helena M Barch-Kuchta More Information >>> |
Robert Burton | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Carlos Hendon - Judge Helena M Barch-Kuchta More Information >>> |
Robert Burton | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Cymeyon V. Hill - Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers More Information >>> |
T. Lynch, Jennefer Weaver, Hailstone, Kimberly Cornelson, Siebel, Bowers | Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Carlos Gutierrez Torres - Judge Dana M Sabraw More Information >>> |
Steven C. Stafford, Merrick Garland, Chad Wolf, Donald W. Washington | Mandamus & Other §28 U.S.C. § 2241 fd |
| Carlos Hendon - Judge Donna M Ryu More Information >>> |
Robert Burton | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Carlos Hendon - Judge Donna M Ryu More Information >>> |
Robert Burton | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Carlos Montenegro - Judge Virginia A Phillips More Information >>> |
Warden | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Jean P Rosenbluth |
| Cody Dijkstra - Judge Helena M Barch-Kuchta More Information >>> |
Campos, Magdaleno | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Christopher K. Clark - Judge Jeremy D Peterson More Information >>> |
Kathleen Allison, Marshall Saipher, Anise Adams, Rachandeep Singh | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Correy Mitchell - Judge Laurel Beeler More Information >>> |
Matthew Atchley | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Carl A. Butler‚ Sr. - Judge Gary S Austin More Information >>> |
Lewis, Brian Cates, Sizelove, Contreras | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Cameo Loree Garrett - Judge Edmund F Brennan More Information >>> |
Amador County Sheriff Department, District City Attorney's Office, of Jackson | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Cameo Garrett - Judge Kendall J Newman More Information >>> |
Unknown | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Cameo Garrett - Judge Jeremy D Peterson More Information >>> |
Renee C. Day, Randall Shrout | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Cameo L. Garrett - Judge Dennis M Cota More Information >>> |
Jackson City Police, Amador County, Jackson City Sheriff | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Cameo L. Garrett - Judge Deborah Barnes More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Clinton Forbel Thinn - Judge Charles F Eick More Information >>> |
D. Lewis, R. C. Johnson, J. Rose, P. J. Dessenburger, Williams | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Josephine L Staton |
| Charles C. Reed - Judge Gregory G Hollows More Information >>> |
Daniel Cueva | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Charles Head - Judge David O Carter More Information >>> |
Detective John Doe, Officer J. Rocha, Police Officer Quinn, Kenneth Chin | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Douglas F McCormick |
| Carl Pursley - Judge Ruben B Brooks More Information >>> |
Filipe Jr. Martinez | Prisoner: Civil Rights §28 U.S.C. § 1361 , Referring Judge Janis L Sammartino |
| Christopher Schuette - Judge Kandis A Westmore More Information >>> |
Maria Richards, United States Marshal's Office | Habeas Corpus (General) §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
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https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/bph/parole-suitability-hearings-overview/