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.
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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
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| Marion Cedric Starks - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | San Francisco Police Department, Seaver | Filed: December 09, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Max L. Israel - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Michael Evans | Filed: December 17, 2008 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Michael A. James - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> | Yuzon, Alameda County District Attorney's Office, Boyd, Alameda County Sheriff's Office Detention & Corrections, K. Williamson, Larson | Filed: December 19, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Michael S. Malak - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | San Francisco Sheriff's Department | Filed: December 19, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Michael O'Neil Cloyd - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | James D. Hartley | Filed: January 05, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Miguel Moreira-Alfaro - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Ayers | Filed: January 08, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Mitchell Tatmon - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> | Filed: January 09, 2009 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ | |
| Michael Duane Williams - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | Ben Curry | Filed: January 12, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Milton Hudson - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> | Knapp | Filed: January 13, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Michael Anthony Saavedra - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> | Dave L. Speer, J. J. Hughes, A. Hedgpeth, W. Wahidulla, Jones, Daniel L. Smith, J. Scaramozzino, Everett W. Fischer, J. Gardi, A. Diaz, M. Valdez, R. Martinez | Filed: January 14, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Michael Dean Johnson - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | Linda Shirly Dawson | Filed: January 26, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Michael Wilson - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Ben Curry | Filed: January 26, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Moody Woodrow Tanksley - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | Salinas Valley State Prison, - Morring, J. M. Steals, Mejial, Mary Janes, W Rasley, E - Jones, V Franco, J. Ceja | Filed: January 29, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Marc D'Hollander - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | San Francisco County Superior Court | Filed: February 05, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:1446 Petition for Removal |
| Moody Woodrow Tanksley - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | Medical Staff, Salinas Valley State Prison | Filed: February 11, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Michael Dean Johnson - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | California Department of Corrections | Filed: February 10, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| McKinley Key - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> | Ben Curry | Filed: February 23, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Marcos Amparo - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | Derral G. Adams, Matthew Cate | Filed: February 24, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Marcell Willis - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | John Dovey, M. C. Kramer | Filed: February 25, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Mandeep Singh - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> | Janet Napolitano, Nancy Alcantar, Eric H. Jr. Holder‚ | Filed: February 25, 2009 None §U.S. Government Defendant jury demanded by 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| Marylinn Cassidy - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | Dawn Davison | Filed: March 04, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Maurice Finley - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> | United States Of America | Filed: March 04, 2009 None §U.S. Government Defendant jury demanded by 28:2255 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (Federal) |
| Michael Cedric Guess - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | M. Evans | Filed: March 13, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Mark W. Allen - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> | Kathleen Dickinson | Filed: March 13, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Martinez Guillory - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | Ben Curry | Filed: March 30, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Mario Alexander Nungaray - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> | Linda Rowe, M. Sayre, Nancy Adams | Filed: April 22, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Melvin Williams - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> | Hedgepath | Filed: April 23, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Michael P. Hollins - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> | Sandra B Armstrong, Mark Goldrosen, Starr Wilson | Filed: May 04, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Magdaleno Salgado - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> | Robert K. Wong | Filed: May 04, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Mark D. Beswetherick - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | J. Haviland | Filed: May 05, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Moody Woodrow Tanksley - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | G. Gudino, Mary Janes, Salinas Valley State L Prison, Turner, L Trexler, W. Muniz, CDC | Filed: May 06, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Michael P. Hollins - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> | Starr Wilson | Filed: May 08, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Mauel D. Lopes - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> | Mike Martel | Filed: May 08, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Michael Cedric Guess - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | M. Evans | Filed: May 14, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Muharem Kurbegovich - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> | Unknown FBI Agents | Filed: May 19, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Mario H. Estrada - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Robert A. Horel | Filed: May 27, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Michael A. Walker - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> | Ben Curry | Filed: June 03, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Michael Jack Davis - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> | Superior Court of Contra Costa County | Filed: June 09, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Marvin McElroy - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> | Michael Martel | Filed: June 10, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Moody Woodrow Tanksley - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | Botello, James Steal, Powell, California of L Department Corrections, Turner, Salinas Valley State Prison Medical Staff/Officers | Filed: June 15, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Marchan King - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> | Mike Evans | Filed: June 15, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Milton Robert Washington - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | San Francisco County Jail # 5, San Francisco 5 Sheriff Department, Key's Charter School | Filed: June 15, 2009 None §42:1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Muharem Kurbegovich - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> | Unknown FBI Agents | Filed: June 23, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Michael Pitto - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> | James A. Yates | Filed: July 06, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Michael G. Lacy - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> | Everett W. Fischer, Roger L. Martinez, Mike S. Evans, D Berna, R.S. Marquez, Susan Hubbard, Stacy Henley, Keri Berkler | Filed: July 13, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Moody Woodrow Tanksley - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | Hedgepeth, Tuvera, Salinas Valley State Prison, Jones, Sendoo, Munzi, Franco, Guidino, Mary, James, L. Turner, Deniese | Filed: July 16, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Marco Antonio Correa - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> | Kenneth Clark | Filed: July 21, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Michael Rogers - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> | Filed: August 10, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ | |
| Michael B Williams - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | Pam Ahlin | Filed: August 10, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Morris Mester - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> | K. Dickinson, E. Mitchell, Gray, A. Miller, W. J. Sinkovich, B. Reed, T. Robertson, L. N. Flores, K. Dilen | Filed: August 17, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
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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/