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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| Oscar A. Aguilar - Judge Helena M Barch-Kuchta More Information >>> | Brian Cates | Filed: October 27, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Ovidiu Moraru - Judge Dana M Sabraw More Information >>> | Steven C Stafford, Merrick Garland, Chad Wolf, Donald W. Washington | Filed: October 25, 2021 Mandamus & Other §28 U.S.C. § 2241 fd |
| O. Z. Martin - Judge Kendall J Newman More Information >>> | R. C. Johnson | Filed: October 22, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Oscar Fernando Sambrano - Judge Gary S Austin More Information >>> | Baker, Vansickle, Medical-Covid-19, CDCR-Board of Parole, B. Cates | Filed: September 29, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Oscar Fernando Sambrano - Judge Charles F Eick More Information >>> | B. Cates | Filed: September 16, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 , Referring Judge Virginia A Phillips |
| Oscar Fernando Sambrano - Judge Helena M Barch-Kuchta More Information >>> | B. Cates | Filed: September 13, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Orrin William Payne - Judge Beth Labson Freeman More Information >>> | Warden Jeff Lynch | Filed: July 15, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2241 , Referring Judge PSLC HHL |
| Orrin Tyler Colbourn - Judge Dennis M Cota More Information >>> | People of the State California | Filed: December 10, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Omar Cabrera - Jan 04, 2022 More Information >>> | CA Correctional Health Care Services | Filed: January 04, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §28 U.S.C. § 1983 jury demanded by Defendant |
| Omar Cabrera - Judge Gary S Austin More Information >>> | Diana Toche, Xavier Becerra, S. Gates, CA Care Correctional Health Services, Richard Kirkland, O. Onyeje | Filed: January 04, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §28 U.S.C. § 1983 jury demanded by Defendant |
| Omar Abdulsattar Ameen - Judge Sallie Kim More Information >>> | Field Office Directo David Jennings, Merrick Garland, Alejandro Mayorkas | Filed: January 10, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Oscar E. Vargas - Judge Jean P Rosenbluth More Information >>> | Sheriff A. Villanueva | Filed: January 14, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 , Referring Judge John F Walter |
| Orlando Sanchez - Judge Karen S Crawford More Information >>> | Neil McDowell | Filed: February 09, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 , Referring Judge Gonzalo P Curiel |
| Orlando Coleman - Judge Stanley A Boone More Information >>> | Unknown | Filed: March 15, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Orlando Coleman - Judge Stanley Blumenfeld More Information >>> | Unknown | Filed: March 09, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner, Referring Judge Michael R Wilner |
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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/