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 J
This page lists publicly available prisoner petition records filed in California for names beginning with the letter J. 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: J
Page: 150
Total Records for Letter J: 12,301
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
The Dixie Chicks, Natalie Maines | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Al Sharpton | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Caterpillar Inc. | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Louis Nelson Farrakhan, Nation of Islam | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
U.S. Steel Corp., Arcelor Mittal | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship, Nevada Tito Athletic Commission, Ortiz | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Houston Dynamo, Dwayne De Rosario | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Allen L. Rothenberg | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Carmen Electra | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Vince Young, Steve McNair | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Don Shula, Daniel Marino | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Appalachian State Mountaineers | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
John Lennon, Yoko Ono | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Relais & Chateaux Hotel Group | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Hans Klok, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Barbara A. Capozzi | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Tavis Smiley | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Bishop T.D. Jakes, Michael Youssef | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Sarah Silverman, Vanessa Hudgens | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
David Bermingham, Gary Mulgrew, Giles Darby | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Oscar Wyatt‚ Jr. | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Nicollette Sheridan | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
David Hasselhoff | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Amazon Kindle, Sony | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Michelle Rodriguez | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Ian Somerhalder | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Ethan Hawke | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Mike Greenberg, ESPN | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Laura Prepon | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Jamie Foxx, Damon Wayans | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Amy Tara Koch, Lindsey Gladstone | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
David Letterman | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
John O'Hurley, David Frei | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Eric J. Savitz, Roger Lowenstein | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Farrah Fawcett, Ryan O'Neal | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Sarah Breckenridge, Paul Ingrassia | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Don Gentile, Michael Glynn | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Molly Sims, Lauren Conrad | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Sarah Wallner, Paul Hanis | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Robin Mizrahi, Patricia Shipp | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Kathleen Savio, Drew Peterson | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Rick Egusquiza, Alexander Hitchen | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Kay Jewelers | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Pepperidge Farm | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Janet Yellen | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jonathan Lee Riches - Judge Martin J. Jenkins More Information >>> |
Scarlett Johansson | Filed: January 22, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
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/