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.
California Federal prisons and prisoner list.
California Inmate Locator
Browse through the petitions on the site and review the issues.
How do you search out why someone is in Jail or Prison?
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
A(6667 rec) B(2672 rec) C(5072 rec) D(7219 rec) E(3624 rec) F(1781 rec) G(3370 rec) H(1652 rec) I(881 rec) J(12301 rec) K(3180 rec) L(3668 rec) M(7331 rec) N(980 rec) O(682 rec) P(1851 rec) Q(155 rec) R(8661 rec) S(6027 rec) T(3927 rec) U(192 rec) V(1179 rec) W(2587 rec) X(89 rec) Y(412 rec) Z(232 rec)| Plaintiff/ Respondent Name | Petitioner/ Defendant Name | Filed, Nature of Suit, Judge |
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| Jackie M. Johnson - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> | S. K. Hemenway, Robert Fox, M. Voong, Tileston | Filed: November 06, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| James Edward Magee - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> | Eric Arnold | Filed: November 09, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Jasen Lynn DuShane - Judge Troy L. Nunley More Information >>> | Phil Massa, Goncalves, Wyant | Filed: November 09, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Joseph Anthony DiBartolomeo - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> | Linda Jimenez, Nicholas Taiarioh, Robert Himelblau | Filed: November 12, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| John Harold Luebbers - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> | Eric Arnold | Filed: November 10, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Jerimey Sellers - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> | Clark E. Ducart | Filed: November 19, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| John Alan Parvin - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> | Robert Fox | Filed: November 25, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Jagprit Singh Sekhon - Judge John A. Mendez More Information >>> | USA | Filed: November 30, 2015 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Jose Alberto Perales - Judge Gregory G. Hollows More Information >>> | Dave Davey | Filed: November 30, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Jagdip Singh Sekhon - Judge John A. Mendez More Information >>> | USA | Filed: December 01, 2015 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Jacky J. Brown - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> | R. Mahoney, Shirley, K. Martines, D. Cox, H. McVey, L. Davis | Filed: December 03, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| James Anthony Smith - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> | Siskiyou County Jail, Houston, Siskiyou County Jail Medical Staff | Filed: December 07, 2015 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Joseph Woods - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> | Guibord, Brummier, Correctional Health County Services, Sacramento Superior Court, Falk, Scott R. Jones | Filed: December 11, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| John Hardney - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> | Jeffrey Ferguson, Steven Tucker, Jeffrey Beard | Filed: December 17, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| James Anthony Smith - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> | Siskiyou County Jail | Filed: December 17, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Joseph Woods - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> | Scott R. Jones | Filed: December 18, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Jimmy Lee Miles - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> | D. Davey | Filed: December 21, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Jon Lloyd Houston - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> | Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, D. Hutchinson | Filed: December 29, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jose Rodolfo Rivas - Dec 09, 2016 More Information >>> | Filed: December 09, 2016 General §28:1651 | |
| Joel Anaya - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> | S. Sherman | Filed: January 04, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| John Lloyd Houston‚ II - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> | Sacramento County Sheriff's Department | Filed: January 04, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jerry Lee Kelley - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> | S.C.C Warden | Filed: January 04, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Julius Anderson - Judge Troy L. Nunley More Information >>> | California Medical Facility - Solano | Filed: January 04, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| John Robert Ganoe - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> | T. Kirby, T. Abrue, T. Gonzalez, K. Johnson | Filed: January 04, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jimmy Garfield Nolen - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> | E. Valenzuela | Filed: January 07, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Jose Alfredo Constancio - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> | Frauenheim | Filed: January 13, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| John Fratus - Judge Kimberly J. Mueller More Information >>> | Wilson, Telles, Porter, Scott Kernan, Lay, Garland, Mazyck | Filed: January 13, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Jerome Lamar Gentery - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> | Stu Sherman | Filed: January 14, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Joseph Woods - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> | Matoon, Roberts | Filed: January 15, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jon Christ - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> | R Davis, Arana, B Dutton, G Murphy, Serrireno, M. Voong, Carston, M. Lamberton, L Rodriguez | Filed: January 19, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jon Lloyd Houston - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> | Sacramento County, Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center | Filed: January 19, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| John Madison Reyes - Judge Craig M. Kellison More Information >>> | Sacramento County Jail, Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, Sacramento County Sheriff Department | Filed: January 19, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| James H. Thomas‚ Jr. - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> | B. Leo | Filed: January 19, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jerald Peter Dsouza - Judge Morrison C. England More Information >>> | USA | Filed: January 19, 2016 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Jordan Smith - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> | F. Foulk | Filed: January 20, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Joseph Becker - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> | J. Tout, K. Kesterson | Filed: January 21, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jesse Lucas - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> | Gaines, Malugani, Yolo County Department, C. Sheriff's Hunter, Masedeo | Filed: January 27, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| John Hardney - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> | J. Lizarraga, A. Pogue, R. Warren, J. Beard, E. Whitlock, J. Hernandez, J. Kumeh, W. Almodovar, M. Winkfield, E. Brazil, A. Hickman, J. Ngo | Filed: January 27, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jerry Bowman - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> | B Hale, Kirkland, Brodrick, M L Mortin, M S Choupius, Holley, Clark, R Word | Filed: February 02, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Justin Michael Thuemler - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> | Stanislaus County District Attorney, Snypes, Silveria | Filed: February 01, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Joseph Becker - Judge Garland E. Burrell More Information >>> | A. Rotchford, D.V.I., A. Gonzaga, K. Kesterson, Siemens, T. Tout | Filed: February 01, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Justin Michael Thuemler - Judge Carolyn K. Delaney More Information >>> | Stanislaus County | Filed: February 01, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Jose Luis Valdovinos - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> | J. Ayard Lizzaraga | Filed: February 03, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| James E. Carroll - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> | Lizarraga | Filed: February 04, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Josh Thomas - Judge John A. Mendez More Information >>> | Brown, Robert W. Fox, Board of Parole Hearing Commissioners | Filed: February 05, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Juan Razo Ramirez - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> | Brian Duffy, Special Appearance | Filed: February 05, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jerry Bowman - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> | Mundey, Lane, Baldwin | Filed: February 08, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| James Harris - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> | Heidi Lackner | Filed: February 09, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Joseph T. Hill‚ III - Judge Kendall J. Newman More Information >>> | Mark C. Kim | Filed: February 11, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| James Bobby Davenport‚ III - Judge Edmund F. Brennan More Information >>> | R. Udhe, M. Voong, J. Benavidez | Filed: February 12, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
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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/