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: 79
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.
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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 Michael Harris - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
James A. Yates | Filed: May 21, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Joaquin Jay‚ II - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Lara, Porter, Vega | Filed: May 26, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jose H. Cervantes - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> |
Darrel G. Adams | Filed: May 28, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| John Ray Dynes - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Cheryl Blair, Dwelle | Filed: June 01, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Joel Lamar Wyrick - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Randy Grounds | Filed: June 01, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Julio Ortiz - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
I. Picazo, J. N. Katavich, D. Sandavol, J. Lopez | Filed: June 03, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Joseph S. Duran III - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
Leslie M. Caldwell | Filed: June 04, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| John Ray Dynes - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Fresno County Municipal Court Dept 31 | Filed: June 10, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jason Saunders - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Mcaffe | Filed: June 16, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jurray Willie Casey - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: June 16, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jesse Jose Ramirez - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
G.D. Lewis | Filed: June 18, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Juan Alonso Curiel - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Derral Adams | Filed: June 22, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jerardo Barrios - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Fernando Gonzales | Filed: June 22, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| James William Soria - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
James A. Yates | Filed: June 23, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Joshua Fergerson - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
P.L. Vasquez, J. Ortega | Filed: December 07, 2009 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jose Arranza - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
P.L. Vasquez, J. Ortega | Filed: December 07, 2009 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jeff Wren - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Unknown | Filed: June 28, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jeff Wren - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
On Habeas Corpus | Filed: June 29, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jose Manuel Reyes - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
Michael Udovic | Filed: July 01, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Joshua Todd Woolridge - Judge Oliver W. Wanger More Information >>> |
Amaya, Kelly Harrington, L. Lomonaco, T.R. R. Tallerico, Harris, Grissom | Filed: July 01, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jaime J. Avila‚ III - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
K. Harrington | Filed: July 02, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Joel Espinoza - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Raul Lopez | Filed: July 01, 2010 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Juvenal Acevedo Lemos - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> |
R. Lopez | Filed: July 21, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| John Nowlin - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
J. Zaragoza | Filed: July 26, 2010 Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| John Edward Mitchell - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Derral Adams | Filed: July 26, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jacob Thomas DeMasters - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> |
The People of the State of California | Filed: July 28, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Julio Cesar Ruiz - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
USA | Filed: August 02, 2010 Motions to Vacate Sentence §28:2255 |
| Jose Ayala - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
J. D. Hartley | Filed: August 09, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| John Michael Beames - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
Vincent A. W. Cullen | Filed: August 09, 2010 Death Penalty §28:2254 |
| Jaime Alberto Perez - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: August 05, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jose Alfredo Gonzales - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Edmund G. Brown‚ Jr., B Cash | Filed: July 30, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jesus Estevez - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
Eric Lunsford, Lemis, T Sheldon | Filed: August 11, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Johnny Quirino - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Terri Gonzales | Filed: August 16, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| John Steelman - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
T. Busby | Filed: August 16, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| John R. Martinez - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> |
D. Matthews, M. Jennings, D. Leon, T. Carter, R. Hubach, R. Schneider, James Tilton | Filed: August 19, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| James Lee Helm - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
Pam Ahlin | Filed: August 23, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jerome A. Porter-Bey - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
Hector A. Rios, Robert McFadden, Harrell Watts, Jon Franco, J.H.. Bell, L. Mettry, Harley Lappin | Filed: August 26, 2010 Civil Rights §28:1331 |
| John Montue - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
Kathleen Allison | Filed: September 02, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jose Luis Vallin - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> |
Fernando Gonzales | Filed: September 09, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jackson White - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
J. Hartley | Filed: September 10, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| James Morris - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> |
James A. Yates | Filed: September 22, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Jeremy Houis - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
L. Le, Jack Lane, S Verne, Espindola, L Bergashaya, Parker, Sanchez, Garza | Filed: September 30, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jerry Haywood - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> |
Stunlis, Bulter, Michael, - Ramon, Stroble, Martinez | Filed: September 30, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Joe Owen Ellis‚ Jr. - Judge Gerald B. Cohn More Information >>> |
S. Abdou, P. Safi, A. Manasrah, Felix Ellen Igbinosa, Greenman | Filed: October 04, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| James Moreen - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> |
Thelma Young | Filed: October 05, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Jonathan Pugh - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
J. D. Hartley | Filed: October 06, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Julio Avila - Judge Sheila K. Oberto More Information >>> |
Anthony Hedgpeth | Filed: October 15, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Juan Reyes-Aguilar - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: October 15, 2010 Mandamus and Other §28:1651 |
| Joel P. Whitney - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> |
J. Walker, RN, S. Malogi, Ellen Greenman, G. Campbell, MD, MD, Donald B. McElroy, M. Boparai | Filed: October 20, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| James Fagone - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> |
Leland McEwan | Filed: November 02, 2010 General §28:2254 |
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