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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| Justin Lomako - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | C. Vasquez, D. D. Ortiz, B. Sheppard Brooks, B. Silva | Filed: June 26, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Joaquin Ramon Quiroz - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | Kent Clark | Filed: June 29, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| John Albert Richardson - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | S. Butler | Filed: June 17, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jerome Tucker - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | James D. Hartley | Filed: July 10, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| John Doe - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | T. Fehlman, L. Sarzi, J. Soto, M. Miramontes, K. Wright, Thomas Harrison, G. Chorley, C. Figueroa, Johnson, M. Evans | Filed: July 13, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jesus Guillen - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | The State of California | Filed: July 13, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Jesse Olivas - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | L Nelson, T Cuno | Filed: July 13, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jack Armstrong - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | James Hartley | Filed: July 13, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Johnathon Hamilton - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | Kelly Harrington | Filed: July 14, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Jerry Emanuel Pollard - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | K. Harrington | Filed: July 17, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jamal Daugherty - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | Lydia C. Hense | Filed: July 13, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Joseph Danny Prophet - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | Ken Clark, W. Costello, L. Polk, V. Wiggins, Rasey, J. Gallagher, R. Hall, R. Gomez, M. Hildreth, - Lopes | Filed: July 20, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jason R. Hucker - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | Department of Corrections | Filed: July 21, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jorge Salazar Robles - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | Burnett Rucker, Management & Training (MTC), Corporation Lauri Watts, Neil H. Adler | Filed: July 22, 2009 Plaintiff §28:1331 Federal Question jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| James E. Bryant - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> | J. Lias, L. Smart, J. Nesmith, M. Baires, Ken Clark | Filed: July 23, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jesse Olivas - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | L. Zinani | Filed: July 24, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jesse Gholston - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | Derral G. Adams | Filed: July 31, 2009 Plaintiff §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| James Bustamante - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | D. Adams | Filed: July 31, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Jzon Edward Buckner - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | Filed: August 03, 2009 None §28:2241 Petition for Wri | |
| John Vickery - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> | M. Tolano, S. Lopez, Mohammad Ali, Jona Akanno | Filed: August 04, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Javier Jimenez - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | S. Alcala, S. Searcy | Filed: August 04, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Juan Delgado - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | J.D. Hartley | Filed: August 04, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| James E. Bryant - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | J Knight, Davis | Filed: August 05, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Juan Jose Ramirez - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | Ken Clark | Filed: August 07, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Jesse Olivas - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | J. Jones, L. Nelson | Filed: August 07, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| James Clark Vermillion - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | J D Hartley | Filed: August 10, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Jorge Rebego Espinoza - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | People of The State of California | Filed: July 24, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| James Richard Whipple - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | Court Central District of California | Filed: August 17, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Jeremy Robert Christensen - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | Michael Verducci | Filed: August 17, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| John Krestan Stokke - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | Kent Clark | Filed: August 19, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Joshua Todd Woolridge - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | Rehabilitation, K. Harrington, L. L. Woods, D. D. Ortiz, California Department of Corrections | Filed: August 19, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| John Lewis - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | Fernando Gonzales | Filed: August 24, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| James Fredrick Menefield - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | K. Daveiga, R. Davis, Derral G. Adams, V. T. Garcia, Scott, R. Hernandez, Matthew Cate | Filed: August 24, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| James Lynn Bartlett - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | Matthew Cate | Filed: August 24, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Jose Rodriguez - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | J F Salazar | Filed: August 24, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Jason Scott Harper - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | Lynch, M. Mullen, Reyes, A. Walker, R. L. Hansen, Lubken, R. Corley, James Yates, F. Gangton, L. Fugate, D. B. Allen, M. Spearman, Deniz, B. Martinez | Filed: August 25, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jesse Olivas - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> | Health Care Appeal Coordinator | Filed: August 28, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| James Smith - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | Jones, Harrington, Hightower | Filed: August 31, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jose - Magana - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | J. Harley | Filed: September 02, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Jermaine Lee - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | K. Harrington | Filed: September 03, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| James Thomas Tomala - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | W Semsen, Ivan D Clay, Matthew Cates, N. Troy Grannis, Davis | Filed: September 02, 2009 Plaintiff §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| John David Gann - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | Ramirez, Matthew Cate, James Yates, Arnold - Schwarzenneger, Sogge, James Tilton | Filed: September 14, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Jose O. Chavez - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> | Anthony Hedgpeth | Filed: September 15, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Jesus Galindo - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | J. Busby, R. Mullins | Filed: September 17, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Juan Thomas Wilkinson - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | Hedgpeth | Filed: September 01, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Juan Dedios Burboa - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | Matthew Cate | Filed: September 25, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Joaquin Jimenez-Gamino - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> | Neil H. Adler | Filed: September 25, 2009 None §28:2241 Petition for Wri |
| James R. Willis - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | Harley G. Lappin, Liwag, Paul, Robert E. D. McFadden, Bowles, Smith, Fass, Cobb, Devere | Filed: September 28, 2009 None §28:1331 Federal Question |
| Jesus Contreras Galvan - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | R.E. Barnes | Filed: September 21, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Jerry Proffitt - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | Ken Clark | Filed: September 30, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
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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/