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.
Letter: J
Page: 234
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Kenneth Bonderer - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
El Dorado County Jail, El Dorado County Sheriff, Wellpath | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| - Judge PSLC CHC More Information >>> |
Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Haywood S Gilliam |
|
| Jeremy Jones - Judge Jacqueline Chooljian More Information >>> |
Correctional Officer Dragton, Lt. Mijuarez, Sgt. Almos, Correctional Officer Penate, Lt. Martinez, Correctional Officer Bowden, AW Jordan, Correctional Officer Santamaria, Sgt. Aguirre | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Otis D Wright |
| Jose Ayala - Judge Virginia A Phillips More Information >>> |
Warden | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 , Referring Judge Gail J Standish |
| Jose Perez Rodriguez - Judge James V Selna More Information >>> |
Warden Gigi Matteson | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 , Referring Judge Autumn D Spaeth |
| James Grzeslo - Judge Erica P Grosjean More Information >>> |
Sgt. M, E. Castillo, B. Davi, Sgt. Santoya, M. Navarrette, Raythel Fisher‚ Jr., Sgt. Bean, R. Eaton | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Jermaine Jones - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
Secretary, CDCR | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Jose Tamayo - Judge Sallie Kim More Information >>> |
Monivirin Son | Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Joaquin Gonzales - Judge Laurel Beeler More Information >>> |
Warden Martin Gamboa | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| John Jennings - Judge Jeremy D Peterson More Information >>> |
Paul Thompson | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2241 |
| James John Rangel - Judge Kandis A Westmore More Information >>> |
Fullerton Police Department | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Jose Franklin Lopez - Judge Kendall J Newman More Information >>> |
Unknown | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| John McKusick - Judge Nathanael M Cousins More Information >>> |
Staff, San Diego County Sheriff, San Diego County Sheriff Medical Provider, Sheriff Deputies | Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Juan Torre - Judge Dale S Fischer More Information >>> |
Antony Blinken, inclusive, Does 1 through 5 | Mandamus & Other §28 U.S.C. § 1361 , Referring Judge Gail J Standish |
| John Edwin Bragas - Judge John A Kronstadt More Information >>> |
Sgt. Robinson, Correctional Officer Doe, Officer Correctional Manny | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Rozella A Oliver |
| James Henry Flournoy‚ Jr. - Judge Charles R Breyer More Information >>> |
Walmart Stores, Inc. | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Jose G. Villalta - Judge Sheila K Oberto More Information >>> |
B. Cates | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Joevon Lopez - Judge Robert M Illman More Information >>> |
R. C. Johnson | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Jason David Deaver - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Department of Treasury | Mandamus & Other §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| James Henry Anderson - Judge Stanley A Boone More Information >>> |
Dr. Olga Beregovskaya | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Juan C Guzman - Judge Barbara A McAuliffe More Information >>> |
Injury, Edward, Medical Issue-Covid-19, B. of Cates, Baker, CDCR-Board Parole | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Jaun Alvarez - Judge Gregory G Hollows More Information >>> |
Paul Thompson | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2241 |
| Jose G. Villalta - Judge Helena M Barch-Kuchta More Information >>> |
N. Gonzalez, B. Cates, Baker, CDCR Parole Board | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Jonathan Lott - Judge Sheila K Oberto More Information >>> |
Craige Koenig | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| JACKIE JEROME ROGERS
More Information >>> |
Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
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| James Chen - Judge Deborah Barnes More Information >>> |
Federal Correctional Institution Herlong, Bureau of Prisons, USA, Department of Justice, Paul Thompason | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2241 |
| Johnny Lee Sloan‚ Jr. - Judge Erica P Grosjean More Information >>> |
T. Cisneros, D. Rhoads, R. Talley, G. Gibson, A. Mata, Erik Bidinger-Boggess, L. Gonzales, A. Mueller, Metts, G. Martinez | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Jose Luis Muniz - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
Paul Thompson, Bureau of Prisons, United States of America | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2241 |
| Jonlynn S. Montgomery - Judge Dennis M Cota More Information >>> |
William R. Justice Center, Cigna Life Insurance Company, Social Security Administration, Judges, Sheriff, - Clerk, Government | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Jeffrey Charles Wren - Judge Barbara A McAuliffe More Information >>> |
Mail Room Trust Staff | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
|
More Information >>> |
Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
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| Jacob Valenzuela - Judge Jennifer L Thurston More Information >>> |
B. Cates | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Jerry Fernandes - Judge Helena M Barch-Kuchta More Information >>> |
Yanez | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Joseph Morand - Judge Michael S Berg More Information >>> |
Otay Mesa Detention Center | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 pr, Referring Judge Todd W Robinson |
| John Garcia‚ IV - Judge Carolyn K Delaney More Information >>> |
USA, Paul Thompson, Department of Justice, of Bureau Prisons | Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2241 |
| John Fratus - Judge Dennis M Cota More Information >>> |
J. Gomez | Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| James H. Flournoy - Judge Charles R Breyer More Information >>> |
Russell Wilbanks, Travis Grizzle, Pence, Cullens, Davis, Lorenze, McKrell, S, Marin County Sheriff's Department, (GTL) Global TLC, Joey, County of Marin, Rounds, Barry, C. Caninine, Ramanda, Keefe Network LLC, Tiffany, A. Aguinga, James Calabrese, Medalie | Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Joel Lee Williams‚ Jr. - Judge Erica P Grosjean More Information >>> |
Abad, B. Hurlbert | Filed: November 22, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| James C. McCurdy - Judge Carolyn K Delaney More Information >>> |
Price | Filed: November 22, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Jose Luis Garcia - Judge James Donato More Information >>> |
Kyeong Park | Filed: November 22, 2021 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Justin R Benson - Judge Carolyn K Delaney More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: November 22, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| John Ivan Kocak - Judge Gary S Austin More Information >>> |
A. Jaime, CDCR, Connolly, Tilley | Filed: November 18, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Jimmy Lee Wheeler - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Mark S Inch, J. Corniels, T. Bowden | Filed: November 18, 2021 Mandamus & Other §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| James John Rangel - Judge Dale S Fischer More Information >>> |
Fullerton Police Department | Filed: November 17, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Gail J Standish |
| James Michael Fayed - Judge Jon S Tigar More Information >>> |
Warden Kathleen Allison, California, County of Los Angeles | Filed: November 17, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Jon-Erik Roosevelt Bolds‚ Jr. - Judge Edmund F Brennan More Information >>> |
Leuvanos, Magania, S.R. Raffery | Filed: November 15, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| John Ray Gholar‚ Sr. - Judge Charles F Eick More Information >>> |
R. Burton | Filed: November 15, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 , Referring Judge Otis D Wright |
| Jon-Erik Roosevelt Bolds‚ Jr. - Judge Stanley A Boone More Information >>> |
Leuvanos, Flores, Magania, Valluas, Lucos, S.R. Raffery, Sosa, Mora, Espericueta, S.R. Bailey | Filed: November 15, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Joel Tolbert‚ III - Judge Sallie Kim More Information >>> |
Deputy Van Kleeck, Deputy I Lemon-Wright, Contra Costa County Martinez Detention Facility, Contra Costa County Medical | Filed: November 12, 2021 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| James Beushausen - Nov 11, 2021 More Information >>> |
Heather Acting Warden Shirley | Filed: November 11, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
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/