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 D
This page lists publicly available prisoner petition records filed in California for names beginning with the letter D. 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: D
Page: 16
Total Records for Letter D: 7,219
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 |
|---|---|---|
| David Rowland Young - Judge George H. King More Information >>> |
Captain S. Gonzales, Sergeant T. Wheeler, Toure Muhammad | Filed: September 17, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Daniel Nunez - Judge James V. Selna More Information >>> |
People | Filed: September 17, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Dwaine R Henderson - Judge Stephen V. Wilson More Information >>> |
J McDonald | Filed: September 18, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Deveron Lamarr Bates - Judge Andrew J. Wistrich More Information >>> |
R T C Grounds | Filed: September 19, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Damone Revere - Judge Otis D Wright More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: September 18, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Donald Sanders - Judge George H Wu More Information >>> |
Domingo Uribe‚ Jr. | Filed: September 27, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Daniel T Thomas - Judge Arthur Nakazato More Information >>> |
E Valenzuela | Filed: October 04, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| David Webb - Judge Michael R. Wilner More Information >>> |
Linda T McGrew | Filed: October 09, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Daniel Anthony Pena - Judge J. Spencer Letts More Information >>> |
G D Lewis | Filed: October 09, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Deon Stillwell - Judge George H. King More Information >>> |
David B Long | Filed: October 16, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Damous D Nettles - Judge Stephen V. Wilson More Information >>> |
Hedgepeth | Filed: October 18, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Dentray White - Judge Arthur Nakazato More Information >>> |
John Katavich | Filed: October 19, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Deontra Evans - Judge Andrew J. Wistrich More Information >>> |
Martin Biter | Filed: October 22, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Dedrick Shawn Caldwell - Judge Arthur Nakazato More Information >>> |
Linda Sanders | Filed: October 23, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Devin M Harmon - Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg More Information >>> |
City of Glendale, Marvin Marshall | Filed: October 23, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Dylan Littlefield - Judge Dean D. Pregerson More Information >>> |
Warden | Filed: October 24, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Dominic D. Brown - Judge Dale S. Fischer More Information >>> |
Warden R. Grounds | Filed: October 24, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Darren E Sherman-Bey - Judge Ralph Zarefsky More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate, Ralston, T Fox, Dr. Ralston | Filed: October 22, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| David Alan Wyatt - Judge Jacqueline Chooljian More Information >>> |
John Kochis | Filed: October 30, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Darren Mossman - Judge Jay C. Gandhi More Information >>> |
Patricia Murphy | Filed: October 31, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Darren Mossman - Judge Jay C. Gandhi More Information >>> |
Kevin J McGee | Filed: October 31, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Daniel Murray - Judge Virginia A. Phillips More Information >>> |
Daniel Paramo | Filed: November 05, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Deangelo Clay - Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg More Information >>> |
M A Buechter, B M Cash, C Wofford, Bruce Linda Catlin, Rowe | Filed: November 05, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Damian Angelo Vann - Judge Consuelo B. Marshall More Information >>> |
Filed: November 08, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
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| Dwayne Denegal - Judge Michael R. Wilner More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: November 09, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Darryl Duane Chaney - Judge Marc L. Goldman More Information >>> |
A Valenzuela | Filed: November 15, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Deric Anthony Sharp - Judge George H Wu More Information >>> |
People of the State California | Filed: November 16, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Donald Cunningham - Judge Marc L. Goldman More Information >>> |
T Gonzalez | Filed: November 19, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Danny Ramirez - Judge Margaret A. Nagle More Information >>> |
Daniel Paramo | Filed: November 20, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Daryl T Ragsdale - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: November 26, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Demarais Jones - Judge Stephen V. Wilson More Information >>> |
Martin Hoshino, Heidi M Lackner | Filed: November 29, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Damion Ross - Judge Arthur Nakazato More Information >>> |
John Katavich | Filed: December 03, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Daniel Martin Maciel - Judge Dale S. Fischer More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: December 04, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Dennis C Harris - Judge Otis D Wright More Information >>> |
Attorney General of the State of California, E Valenzuela | Filed: December 05, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Donte Moreland - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
Warden, Barnes | Filed: December 05, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Darryl W Duncan - Judge Otis D Wright More Information >>> |
Connie Gipson | Filed: December 07, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Dirk A Stinson - Judge Marc L. Goldman More Information >>> |
Director of Corrections | Filed: December 10, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Donte Deon Love - Judge Dean D. Pregerson More Information >>> |
G D Lewis | Filed: December 11, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Damien Watts - Judge Oswald Parada More Information >>> |
Ron Barnes | Filed: December 13, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Derek Griscavage - Judge Michael R. Wilner More Information >>> |
County of Los Angeles, Dan Cruz, Sheriff Leroy Baca, Does, Jermaine Jackson | Filed: December 14, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Daniel Isidro Nunez - Judge James V. Selna More Information >>> |
M D Bitter | Filed: December 18, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Derrice Lee Porter - Judge Otis D. Wright More Information >>> |
Greg Lewis | Filed: December 19, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Donald Warrick - Judge Frederick F. Mumm More Information >>> |
Brazelton | Filed: December 21, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Danual Ray Hodges - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: December 21, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Darryl J Smith - Judge Sheri Pym More Information >>> |
Paul Howard, U S Parole Commission, Linda T McGrew | Filed: January 14, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Darryl J Smith - Judge Sheri Pym More Information >>> |
Linda T McGrew | Filed: January 15, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| David Landeros - Judge George H. Wu More Information >>> |
Martin Biter | Filed: January 24, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Donovan L Haley - Judge Duty Magistrate Judge More Information >>> |
Los Angeles County | Filed: January 28, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Dontay Davion Johnson - Judge Patrick J. Walsh More Information >>> |
Scott McEwen | Filed: January 29, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Donald Joseph Huntsman - Judge Arthur Nakazato More Information >>> |
R Settlemire | Filed: February 01, 2013 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
A parole suitability hearing is often a very stressful and significant event for inmates, victims, victims’ family members, correctional staff, and the community. The Board is dedicated to protecting public safety, treating all persons who participate in a parole hearing with respect and dignity, applying the law in an unbiased manner, and protecting the rights of inmates and victims.
https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/bph/parole-suitability-hearings-overview/