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 L
This page lists publicly available prisoner petition records filed in California for names beginning with the letter L. 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: L
Page: 71
Total Records for Letter L: 3,668
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Louie Giannini - Judge Carolyn K Delaney More Information >>> |
Shelton, Mr. Robert B. Burton, Mr. M. Coler, Mr. Vivero | Filed: March 03, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Lee Kelly Clarke - Judge Dennis M Cota More Information >>> |
Tim Prentiss, SCSO, Randell, M. Johnson | Filed: March 01, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition |
| Lance Alyn Benson - Judge Mitchell D Dembin More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: March 09, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition, Referring Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz |
| Lloyd Clifton Davis - Judge Jeremy D Peterson More Information >>> |
Hang, Rick Hill, R. Herrera, Brown | Filed: March 04, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Lanier Clayton - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
Jennifer Benevides | Filed: March 10, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition |
| Lance Williams - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
D. LaCroix | Filed: March 22, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Lance Williams - Judge Kendall J Newman More Information >>> |
R Parrells | Filed: March 22, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Louis Shawn Montoya‚ Jr. - Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo More Information >>> |
Daniel E. Cueva, Rob Bonta | Filed: March 28, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition, Referring Judge Jill L Burkhardt |
| Lamont Crossley - Judge Deborah Barnes More Information >>> |
J. Williams, M. Ross, L. Reyes, H. Flores, J. Cole | Filed: March 30, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Leartis K.M. Caradine - Judge Joseph C Spero More Information >>> |
Judge Keith Faulder, Mendocino County Facility: Correctional Medical Department | Filed: April 01, 2022 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Lin Ma, Haoyuan Chen - Judge Michael R Wilner More Information >>> |
Immigration Services, Ur M. Jaddou, Kathy US Baran, Connie Nolan, Citizenship | Filed: April 03, 2022 Mandamus & Other §28 U.S.C. § 1651 Petition |
| Lance E. Williams - Judge Jeremy D Peterson More Information >>> |
Jehoshua Jalijali, D. LaCroix | Filed: April 06, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Luis Ceja Camacho - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
CMF Vacaville | Filed: April 06, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Lynn Woods - Judge Edmund F Brennan More Information >>> |
Sam Wong, Christopher Smith, Gregory C. Tesluk, Alan Kirsch | Filed: April 11, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Leon L. Meyers - Judge Thomas S Hixson More Information >>> |
Ken Clark | Filed: April 12, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition |
| Lawrence Gene Kirkley, Lawrence Leon Kirkley - Judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha More Information >>> |
Pete Moore‚ Sr., Elaine Kirkley, Mary Nordland, Walter Trent Kirkley, Donna Hoidahl, Brandy Doyle, Carla Santana, Barbara Ann Kirkley, Jas, Virgil Leon Kirkley, Gene Rimby, Pete Moore‚ Jr., Michelle Duron, Valerie Doyle, Lawrence Gene Vaughn, Joseph Duron | Filed: April 15, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner, Referring Judge Maria A Audero Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Larry Lee Jacks - Judge Kendall J Newman More Information >>> |
Simpson, Jeff Lynch | Filed: April 20, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition |
| Luis Feranado Mancilla-Arroyo - Judge John W Holcomb More Information >>> |
Consulate of Ecuador | Filed: April 19, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner, Referring Judge Sheri Pym |
| Luis Prado - Judge Laurel Beeler More Information >>> |
Correctional Officer Sullivan | Filed: April 26, 2022 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Li Chen - Judge Joseph C Spero More Information >>> |
Filed: April 28, 2022 Mandamus & Other §08 U.S.C. § 1329 Writ of |
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| Laurack D. Bray - Judge Cormac J Carney More Information >>> |
State of California, United States of America | Filed: April 26, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition, Referring Judge Alka Sagar |
| Leon Lee Meyers - Judge Stanley A Boone More Information >>> |
Garcia, , R. Gamboa, Lizaola, Aguilar, Haro, Dr. Rizk, K. Allison, L. Pinnisi, Biter, E. J. Borla, Espitia, Mr. Simpson, M. Atchley, Thomas, Denherder, C. Ballard, C/O Gutierrez, Mendez, - Contreras, Bowlin, Scott Kernan, - Ledbetter, Carpenter, Magdaleno | Filed: May 05, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| LeMonta Maddox - Judge Kendall J Newman More Information >>> |
Jeff Lynch | Filed: May 06, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition |
| LeMonta Maddox - Judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha More Information >>> |
Jeff Lynch | Filed: May 11, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition, Referring Judge Shashi H Kewalramani |
| Ladedrick Lequan McGlory - Judge William V Gallo More Information >>> |
Neill McDowell, Rob Bonta | Filed: May 09, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition, Referring Judge Todd W Robinson |
| Lamont N. Moore - Judge PSLC CHC More Information >>> |
Warden L. Bird | Filed: May 06, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition, Referring Judge Jon S Tigar |
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