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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Browse through the petitions on the site and review the issues.
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You can contact the Clerk of the Court to get the transcripts of the case and the sentencing where they were adjudicated or USE SEARCH FORM below
Prisoner Petitions – California (CA) Inmate List
Petition Search from July 14, 1988 to April 8, 2024
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| Emmanuel Reeves - Judge Barbara A McAuliffe More Information >>> | E. McDaniel, S. Dougherty | Filed: April 06, 2020 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Esmeling L. Bahena - Judge Sheila K Oberto More Information >>> | David Rohrdanz, Doxie Palma, Manhas Vishal, Waiyaki Teresiah | Filed: April 30, 2020 Prisoner: Civil Rights §28:1983 |
| Eugene Winters - Judge Barbara A McAuliffe More Information >>> | Stuart Sherman, Richard Milan | Filed: May 07, 2020 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Edward B. Spencer - Judge Gary S Austin More Information >>> | Richard Milan | Filed: May 14, 2020 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Edjuan C. Scott - Judge Barbara A McAuliffe More Information >>> | Garcia, Valladalio, Ballard, Ayala, Limon | Filed: May 20, 2020 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Edjuan C. Scott - Judge Barbara A McAuliffe More Information >>> | - Randolf, Ballard, Ayala, Limon, Valladalis, GARCIA | Filed: May 28, 2020 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Erin Lynn Peterson - Judge Erica P Grosjean More Information >>> | Hernandez, R. Figueroa | Filed: June 03, 2020 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Ernest Miller - Judge Barbara A McAuliffe More Information >>> | Kelly Santoro, Theodore Kubicki | Filed: June 11, 2020 Prison Conditions §42:1983 |
| Eduardo Lee Aguilar - Judge Jennifer L Thurston More Information >>> | Robert Neuschmid | Filed: June 11, 2020 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 |
| Emanuel Mois - Judge Jennifer L Thurston More Information >>> | Gene Beasley, K. Bennett, A. Ciolli, B. Murte | Filed: June 25, 2020 Prisoner: Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| Edward B. Spencer - Judge Gary S Austin More Information >>> | S. Hillman, J. Jasso | Filed: June 30, 2020 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Eric Ramos - Judge Sheila K Oberto More Information >>> | Fresno Sheriff Department | Filed: July 06, 2020 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 |
| Eugene Robert Cate - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> | Joseph McGrath, Jeanne S. Woodford | Filed: July 02, 1999 General §28:2254 |
| Edward David Jones - Judge Lawrence K. Karlton More Information >>> | Joseph McGrath, Attorney General for the State of California | Filed: October 17, 2002 General §28:2254 |
| Eugene E. Welch - Judge John F. Moulds More Information >>> | California Department of Corrections, Michael Ed Knowles, Alamedia | Filed: January 15, 2003 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Defendant |
| Eric D Perry - Judge Frank C. Damrell More Information >>> | Lawrence - Stacks | Filed: June 26, 2003 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Defendant |
| Eric L Wayne - Judge James K. Singleton More Information >>> | - Runnells, Attorney General for the State of California | Filed: November 24, 2003 General §28:2254 |
| Edward Ontiveros - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> | Director of Corrections, Scott Kernan, Parole Board | Filed: June 15, 2004 General §28:2254 |
| Earnest Cassell Woods‚ II - Judge Lawrence K. Karlton More Information >>> | Tom L. Carey, - Cervantes | Filed: June 25, 2004 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri jury demanded by Defendant |
| Edward B. Hernandez‚ Jr. - Mar 19, 2007 More Information >>> | Kathy Mendoza-Powers | Filed: March 19, 2007 Habeas Corpus (Prison Condition) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Edward B. Hernandez‚ Jr. - Mar 19, 2007 More Information >>> | Kathy Mendoza-Powers | Filed: March 19, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Erin Decesare - May 29, 2007 More Information >>> | Filed: May 29, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ | |
| Erin Decesare - May 29, 2007 More Information >>> | Filed: May 29, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ | |
| Emeka Ekwueme - Aug 06, 2007 More Information >>> | Filed: August 06, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §8:1105(a) Aliens: Habeas | |
| Erwin Victor Cardenas - Nov 07, 2007 More Information >>> | D. K. Sisto | Filed: November 07, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Ernest Paris - Judge William B. Shubb More Information >>> | Purcell, State of California, Solano County Sheriff's Department, Solano County, Childers, Gross | Filed: January 31, 2007 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Eric Buenafe - Judge William B. Shubb More Information >>> | Purcell, State of California, Solano County of Sheriff's Department, County Solano, Childers, Gross | Filed: January 22, 2007 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Edward R. Smith - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> | R. L. Andreasen, Nadim Khoury, A. Bick, Donald A Calvo, S - Hubbard | Filed: February 07, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Eric Wilton Burton - Judge David F. Levi More Information >>> | R. J. Donovan Correctional Facility, - Choo, - Hernandez | Filed: February 09, 2007 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Ernesto Noda Pulido - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> | James Walker | Filed: February 09, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Edward Tony Aguilar - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> | M. C. Kramer | Filed: February 26, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Edward L. Meras - Judge Frank C. Damrell More Information >>> | D. K. Sisto, Attorney General CA | Filed: February 26, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Ell Jones - Judge Robert H. Whaley More Information >>> | M. Knowles, Attorney General for the State of California | Filed: February 28, 2007 General §28:2254 |
| Edward B. Hernandez‚ Jr. - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> | Kathy Mendoza-Powers, Attorney General for the of State California | Filed: March 19, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Ernest Miller - Judge Lawrence K. Karlton More Information >>> | California Department of Corrections, Roach, High Desert State Prison | Filed: February 23, 2007 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Earl Ira Mullin - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> | Jimmy Walker | Filed: April 10, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Eddie D. Knight - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> | M Knowles, Lea, D. Ofiedahl, A. Holliday, D. L. Runnels | Filed: April 19, 2007 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Edward Terrell - Judge Marsha J. Pechman More Information >>> | Jeanne S. Woodford | Filed: March 26, 2007 General §28:2254 |
| Edmond Oscar Walker - Judge David F. Levi More Information >>> | M. C. Kramer | Filed: April 27, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Ellie Duby - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> | State of California | Filed: April 30, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Eric D. Martin - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> | Sacramento County, Sacramento County Sheriff Department, Petersen, Cakalach, B. Painter, Kearsing, Sokolov | Filed: May 07, 2007 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Ernest Medina - Judge David F. Levi More Information >>> | Scott Kernan, R. Carter, O'Brian | Filed: May 10, 2007 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Earnest S Harris - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> | Robert A. Horel | Filed: May 18, 2007 General §28:2254 |
| Erin Decesare - Judge David F. Levi More Information >>> | Filed: May 29, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ | |
| Eric Neill - Judge William B. Shubb More Information >>> | JM Wilner | Filed: June 01, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2241 Petition for Wri |
| Eddie Charles Spivey - Judge Lawrence K. Karlton More Information >>> | Scott Kernan, Attorney General of the State of California | Filed: June 06, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Eddie Charles Spivey - Judge Frank C. Damrell More Information >>> | Mike Knowles | Filed: June 06, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Elmo Chattman - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> | Thomas L. Carey | Filed: July 02, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Edward Thomas - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> | HDSP Medical Staff | Filed: July 02, 2007 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Edward Thomas - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> | S. M. Roche, M Garcia, M Dangler, Steward, M. D. McDonald, Mencini, M. - Miller, G Ostantowski, D. Gunter, D.L. Runnells, B R Reid, R Ingw, N Acduaviva, Colletti, D. Jackson, A - Davis, French, T. Felker, F Foulk, - Burt, S Abdur-Rahman, S Babbit, - Mason | Filed: July 16, 2007 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
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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/