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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Browse through the petitions on the site and review the issues.
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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
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| Marvin Woodard - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | Christopher Cruz, Maria Richard | Filed: June 03, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| Mario Azcarate - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> | United States Of America | Filed: June 04, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant jury demanded by 28:2255 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal) |
| Matthew Cruz - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | Richard Subia | Filed: June 04, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Marvin McElroy - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> | Avenal State Prison, D. Jackson, William D. Gausewitz, Rocha, James Hartley, M. Neri, California Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, G. Simon, T. Deegan, D. Arline, Harris, J. Boston | Filed: June 12, 2008 Plaintiff §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Manuel Tamayo Torres‚ Jr. - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Mike Evans | Filed: June 12, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Mailliard L. King - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> | Solano State Prison Medical Facility | Filed: June 13, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Mark Page - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> | Rankin, Sharp, L. Erving | Filed: June 20, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Mark A. Cottonham - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> | Superior Court of the State of California in, for the County of San Francisco Hall of Justice County Jail 1 | Filed: June 19, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Mark A. Cottonham - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> | Matt Foley, San Francisco City & County, Andreas Schmitz, The Center for Special Problems | Filed: June 19, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Marco Marroquin - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Ben Curry | Filed: July 01, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Marvin G. Hollis - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> | B. F. Rankin, D. Herrick, D. Schlitz, T. Selby | Filed: July 01, 2008 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Michael D. Leday - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Garcia, Frets, I.S.U., Sullivan, T. Variz | Filed: July 09, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Michael San Agustin - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | James Tilton | Filed: July 14, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Mark A. Cottonham - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> | Superior Court of the State of California for the City, District Attorney's Office, County of San Francisco | Filed: July 16, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Michael Tyrone Johnson - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | John Marshall | Filed: July 16, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Manuel Tomayo Torres‚ Jr. - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Mike Evans, Castro, R. Mock, Sanly, R. Howell, Drue, V. Pajons, Partida, Lee, A. Burcon | Filed: July 17, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Manuel Tamayo Torres‚ Jr. - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Mike Evans | Filed: August 06, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Marcellus Germaine Toney - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> | Filed: August 12, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights | |
| Manuel Zarate - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | J. Tilton, Silva, Yax, Castellaw, Barneburg, Horel, Barnts, Puente, Ruff, Carrier | Filed: August 14, 2008 Defendant §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Civil Rights Act |
| Michael Reyes Mirabal - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | Robert Ayers | Filed: August 25, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Marcus L. Harrison - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | E. Smith | Filed: August 28, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Manuel Barrios - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | B. Curry | Filed: September 04, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Mark Anthony Coleman - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> | MS. Vasavez | Filed: September 09, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Michael Al'Faro - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | Pat Valencia | Filed: September 12, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Manny K. Liu - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> | Ben Curry | Filed: September 17, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Massoud Shadzad - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | Matthew Cate | Filed: September 23, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Michael DeCarlo Wright - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> | S.F. Police Department, Neu, San Francisco of Medical Department, City, Castro, County San Francisco Sheriff's Department | Filed: September 19, 2008 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Manuel Torres Tamayo‚ Jr. - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Mike Evans | Filed: September 29, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Manuel Sandoval - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> | High Desert State Prison Healthcare Department, Medical Staff | Filed: October 06, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Mario Antonio Bautista - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | John F. Salazar, Matthew Cate | Filed: October 07, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Michael San Agustin - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | A. K. Scribner, A. Quinones | Filed: October 08, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Maria Basurto - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> | San Francisco Sheriff Department | Filed: October 09, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Melchor Barajas - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | Ben Curry | Filed: October 27, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Moody W. Tanksley - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | CDC Avenal State Prison, James D. Hartley | Filed: October 28, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Mark A. Smith - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | Mark Roelke | Filed: October 30, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Michael Madayag - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Michael S. Evans, The Attorney General of the of State California | Filed: October 31, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Moody Woodrow Tanksley - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | Salinas Valley State Prison, A.S.U., Warden, Salinas Valley Prison, CDC | Filed: November 03, 2008 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Maurice V. Vasquez - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | Tom Felker | Filed: November 05, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Michael Serger - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Napa State Hospital, Sutter Co Mental Health, Fremont Rideout Hospital, Social Security Administration | Filed: November 07, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Marvin G. Hollis - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> | High Desert State Prison | Filed: November 07, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Michael J. Huntley - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | R. Mazyek, V. Catalina, J. Brownman, M. Foss, P. Hicks, K. Cruse, R. Rose, Bullock, C. Williams, M. Sayer, Seville | Filed: November 13, 2008 Defendant §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Manuel Adame - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Ben Curry | Filed: November 20, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Michael A. Serger - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Napa State Hospital, Ed Foulk | Filed: November 24, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Moody Woodrow Tanksley - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | - Ramsey, V Franco, W Rasley, Salinas Valley State Prison, Salivana, Tim Foster, Darren, Elmonte, Galino, C - Reyes, Gardino, Catherine Larson, Avenal State Prison, R L Beames, Vaquez, Jeffrey Germondalie | Filed: November 25, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Moody W. Tanksley - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | Medical Staff, CDC, Officers, Salinas Valley State Prison | Filed: November 25, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Marion C. Starks - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | Seager | Filed: December 02, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Moody W. Tanksley - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | Salinas Valley State Prison | Filed: December 02, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> | A.J. Yates | Filed: December 03, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Marcus Marcell McCowen - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | People | Filed: December 08, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Marion Cedric Starks - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | Michael Hennessey | Filed: December 08, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
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