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 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.
State: California (CA)
Letter: J
Page: 155
Total Records for Letter J: 12,301
Date Range: July 14, 1988 through April 8, 2024
Letter: J
Page: 155
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.
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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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| Plaintiff/ Respondent Name |
Petitioner/ Defendant Name |
Filed, Nature of Suit, Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> |
Ben Curry | Filed: September 30, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Jesus Gonzales - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> |
D. K. Sisto | Filed: October 03, 2008 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| John Beres - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> |
Narayanaswamy Dayalan, Matthew Kates, Joseph Churdy, Ben Curry | Filed: October 09, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Juan Manuel Chavez - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> |
Ben Curry | Filed: October 09, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Joseph Vargas - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> |
Ben Curry | Filed: October 15, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Jesus Carlos Lopez - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> |
Robert J. Hernandez | Filed: October 27, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Jesus Trujillo - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> |
B. Curry | Filed: October 28, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Joseph Everett Johnson‚ Jr. - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
Attorney General of the State of California, L. Robert Ayers, San Quentin State Prison, Jr | Filed: November 12, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Juan P. Gomez-Garcia - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> |
Michael Martel, Jerry Brown, James Tilton | Filed: November 17, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Johnny Reed - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> |
M. D. McDonald | Filed: November 21, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Jay M. Block - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> |
Sarasota County, Sarasota County Sheriff's Department, Sarasota County District Attorney | Filed: November 21, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Joseph M. Leyva - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> |
The People of California | Filed: November 24, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Joseph Johnson‚ Jr. - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
Edward C. Flores, Santa Clara County, Mitchell Conner | Filed: December 02, 2008 Plaintiff §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> |
Diediridge, California Department of Corrections | Filed: December 08, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Jeffrey Wayne Roam - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
Ben Curry, Deverick | Filed: December 09, 2008 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Jason Page - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> |
D. Willis | Filed: December 16, 2008 Defendant §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act |
| Jason Page - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> |
C. Acosta | Filed: December 22, 2008 Defendant §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act |
| Jesus Franco Marroquin - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> |
Ben Curry | Filed: December 30, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Joga S. Sandher - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> |
James A. Yates | Filed: December 31, 2008 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Jose R. Alvarez - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> |
Mike Kanalakis | Filed: January 05, 2009 Plaintiff §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Jonathan W. Grigsby - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> |
B. Wood, P.T. Smith, Verne Zorn, G. Stewart, B. Samples, Mark Castellaw, R. Graves, N. Grannis, Richard Kirkland, T. Buchanan, J. Taylor, D. Bradbuy, C.E. Wilber, R. McKean, S. Linderman, S. Wright, Wahadullah, Francisco Jacquez, S. Castro, S. Emigh | Filed: January 05, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Joseph L. Columbia - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> |
Richard Russell, Deuel State Prison, Warren | Filed: January 09, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Jerrie D. Jones - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> |
San Francisco City, County Sheriff Department | Filed: January 09, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Jeanine Santiago - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: January 13, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2671 Federal Tort Claims Act |
| Joshua J. Cantu - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
Officer, CDC Sargeant, State of California, M. CCF Staff, Garcia | Filed: January 15, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Jason Page - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> |
K. L. McGuyer, M. A. Yax, Mckean, R. Horel, Edwards, C. Acosta, Webster, Navarro, D. Swearingen, B. Patton, Thompson, M. A. Cook, D. L. Willis, F. Marulli, Cruz, T. Wood | Filed: January 22, 2009 Defendant §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act |
| John M. Schoppe-Rico - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
Kinney Shu, J. R. Anderson, E. C. McKellep, Littlemon, Joan Wolf, J. Metcalfe | Filed: January 26, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Jordan Rosenberg - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> |
Nyugen, Woodring, Harley G. Lappin, Santini, Chakmakian, Candella, Quintana, Tipton, Hudson, Escalante, Brewer, Compton | Filed: January 27, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Jeff S. Harnden - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> |
Harry Liddicote, Conley, W. E. Murray, Judy Glover, Ayers | Filed: January 28, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| John Williams - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> |
Ben Curry | Filed: January 29, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Jesus Aguilar - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> |
U.S.A. | Filed: February 02, 2009 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal) |
| James Hampton - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> |
B. Sanders, Eilers, M. Carrasco, Stalcup, Arnold Schwarzenegger | Filed: February 18, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jorge Alberto Ek-Luna - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> |
Derral G. Adams | Filed: February 18, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Joseph Scheinuck - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> |
D. Sepulveda, Santa Clara County Department of Corrections | Filed: February 18, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| James Thomas - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
Robert K. Wong | Filed: February 18, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Joseph Sample - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
James A. Yates | Filed: February 23, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> |
Filed: February 23, 2009 None §U.S. Government Defendant Jury demanded by 28:2255 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal) |
|
| James McGee - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> |
D. K. Sisto | Filed: February 27, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Jose Luis Valdez - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
Del Rose | Filed: March 02, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| John A. Johnson - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> |
Richard J. Haugner, Charles Fraser | Filed: March 04, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Johnny Ward - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> |
Frad Stoner, Francisco Jacquez | Filed: March 10, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Joseph Anthony Rivas - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
James A Yates, Jerry Brown | Filed: March 24, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Juan Martinez - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> |
Ernestine Robinson, Phil Earley | Filed: March 27, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Jermaine D. Brooks - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
J. Walker | Filed: March 27, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Janice Weeks-Katona - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> |
Ernest F. Peluso, John Michael Brown, Charles Stutts, D. B. Drew, Timothy Geithner, Steven D. Merryday, Karen S. Jennemann, John Tam, Leon Panett, Frank DeRosa, Jerry Brown, Gregory Little, Susan C. Bucklew, Richard A. Lazzara, Eric Holder, Terry E. Heath | Filed: April 01, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| John Ford Ackerman - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> |
John Marshall, D. Sweeny | Filed: April 09, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| James L. O'Hines - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> |
Jeff Frooland | Filed: April 15, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| Jason Jones - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
Ron Barnes, A. Silver, Gloria Curcio | Filed: April 15, 2009 None §Federal Question Jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Jerry John Fiorillo - Judge Justin L. Quackenbush More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: April 17, 2009 None §28:1651 Petition for Writ |
| Jerome Fosselman - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> |
M.S. Evans | Filed: April 22, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
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