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: 24
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 |
|---|---|---|
| James Flanagan - Judge Arthur Nakazato More Information >>> |
Brenda Cash | Filed: April 19, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jesus Tarelo Gonzalez - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
Kamala D Harris, California Superior Court, of County Los Angeles | Filed: April 20, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jose Campos Soto - Judge Fernando M. Olguin More Information >>> |
Randy Ground | Filed: April 23, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jorge Acosta - Judge Philip S. Gutierrez More Information >>> |
Tim Virga | Filed: April 24, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jerome Wallace, Sr - Judge Ralph Zarefsky More Information >>> |
Sheriff Leroy Baca | Filed: April 24, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Julio Solis - Judge Michael R. Wilner More Information >>> |
Ronald Barnes | Filed: April 25, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Juan Magana - Judge Margaret A. Nagle More Information >>> |
Linda Sanders, Fresno County Sheriffs Department, Dr Giron | Filed: April 25, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| James E Bowman - Judge Carla Woehrle More Information >>> |
Lieutenant Wassen, Gerald Maldenaldo, Judy Luke, M White, Karen Million, Mike Crittle, Jerry McKinney, John, Jane Does | Filed: April 25, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Joseph Leos - Judge Stephen V. Wilson More Information >>> |
Parole Board | Filed: April 30, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Joseph Vasquez - Judge J. Spencer Letts More Information >>> |
A Gipson | Filed: May 01, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Julio Rocha - Judge Consuelo B. Marshall More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: May 02, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Julio Gonzalez - Judge Ralph Zarefsky More Information >>> |
G J Junda | Filed: May 03, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| James D Chavez - Judge S. James Otero More Information >>> |
Warden | Filed: May 04, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jose Arguez Perez - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
James D Hartley | Filed: May 07, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Joshua Matthew Perez - Judge Dean D. Pregerson More Information >>> |
Leland S McEwen | Filed: May 10, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Julio Salazar - Judge Philip S. Gutierrez More Information >>> |
L Scott McEwen | Filed: May 10, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| James Damon Every - Judge James V. Selna More Information >>> |
Randy Grounds | Filed: May 11, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jorge Niebla - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
G J Janda | Filed: May 16, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jamonn Lamont Lindsey - Judge Gary A. Feess More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: May 21, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| John McTiernan - Judge Dale S. Fischer More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: May 23, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Jorge Pesino Cardenas - Judge Andrew J. Wistrich More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: May 23, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Jessie Akaim Rush - Judge John A Kronstadt More Information >>> |
G J Janda | Filed: May 25, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jamal Thompson - Judge Carla Woehrle More Information >>> |
People of California, R J Rackley | Filed: May 29, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jesse Frank Oglesby - Judge Otis D Wright More Information >>> |
S. Sumas, T. Belavich, M. Ha, P. Finander | Filed: May 31, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Juan Uriel Castaneda - Judge Stephen J. Hillman More Information >>> |
Leland McEwen | Filed: June 01, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jose Macias - Judge Ralph Zarefsky More Information >>> |
M D Biter | Filed: June 01, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jorge Nunez - Judge John E. McDermott More Information >>> |
Connie Gibson | Filed: June 01, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jesus Vega - Judge Otis D Wright More Information >>> |
Terri Gonzalez | Filed: June 05, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| John Wilhelm Carothers - Judge Cormac J. Carney More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: June 08, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Juan Magana - Judge Margaret A. Nagle More Information >>> |
Fresno County Jail, Dr. Giron, Fresno County Sheriffs Department, Warden Linda Sanders | Filed: June 08, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Jason Arthur Altheide - Judge Stephen V. Wilson More Information >>> |
Atascadero State Hospital | Filed: June 11, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jose Armando Alatriste - Judge Margaret M. Morrow More Information >>> |
Greg Lewis | Filed: June 13, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Juan Pablo Montes Nunez - Judge Oswald Parada More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: June 14, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| John Racz - Judge George H Wu More Information >>> |
William Knipp | Filed: June 19, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Joseph Dvorak - Judge John F. Walter More Information >>> |
Fred Figueroa | Filed: June 19, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jose Alfonso Ruiz - Judge Carla Woehrle More Information >>> |
P D Brazelton | Filed: June 20, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Joseph L. Ennis - Judge Sheri Pym More Information >>> |
Tim V. Virga | Filed: June 25, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jason Pai Chen - Judge Frederick F. Mumm More Information >>> |
Kelly Harrington | Filed: June 26, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jesus Gomez - Judge R. Gary Klausner More Information >>> |
L S McEwen | Filed: June 27, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| John Paiz - Judge Sheri Pym More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate | Filed: July 03, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jose Manuel Cabadas - Judge Patrick J. Walsh More Information >>> |
Warden Washington-Aducci | Filed: July 05, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jose Prospero Felix Zepeda - Judge Valerie Baker Fairbank More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: July 11, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Jesus Ruelas - Judge Otis D Wright More Information >>> |
Mr Long | Filed: July 12, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jacob Dominick Johnson - Judge Patrick J. Walsh More Information >>> |
Unknown Defendants, Linda Sanders, Jaspal of Dhaliwal, Federal Bureau Prisons, United States Penitentiary-Lompoc | Filed: July 13, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Johnny Foster - Judge John F. Walter More Information >>> |
Unknown | Filed: July 16, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jose Guajardo - Judge John F. Walter More Information >>> |
P D Brazeton | Filed: July 18, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jonathan Blackwell - Judge J. Spencer Letts More Information >>> |
G D Lewis | Filed: July 19, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Joseph Brent RamSeur - Judge Andrew J. Wistrich More Information >>> |
BOP, Warden McGrew | Filed: July 19, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Jose A Cardona - Judge Fernando M. Olguin More Information >>> |
David B Long | Filed: July 20, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| John Hines - Judge Dean D. Pregerson More Information >>> |
E Valensuela | Filed: July 23, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
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