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
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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| Peter Patrick Laforte - Judge Michael M Anello More Information >>> | R. Godwin | Filed: January 18, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 , Referring Judge Nita L Stormes |
| Paul Thomas - Judge Edmund F Brennan More Information >>> | Ware, Avila | Filed: January 27, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Paul Andrew Shields - Judge Carolyn K Delaney More Information >>> | California Department of Correction, Rehabilitation | Filed: January 20, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 |
| Patrick Harris - Judge Sallie Kim More Information >>> | Warden Matthew Alchley, Dr. Nguyen | Filed: February 08, 2022 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Patrick Blackshire - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> | Scott Jones, Sacramento Police Department, Chantry, Bright, Sacramento County Sheriff | Filed: March 01, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Ri, Referring Judge Troy L Nunley |
| Pedro Zambrano Gonzalez - Judge Edmund F Brennan More Information >>> | Ron Godwin | Filed: February 28, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition |
| Paul Dixon - Judge Susan van Keulen More Information >>> | Office of the District Attorney, Delores A. Carr, Vonda Tracey, Dana Overstreet, Director | Filed: March 02, 2022 Prisoner Petitions: Civil Detainee: Conditions of Confinement §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Patricia Bellows - Judge BakersfieldMJ More Information >>> | Voguel, Villaboas, Gonzales, McCain, K. Vang | Filed: March 14, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Pamela Stephanie Emanuel - Judge John A Mendez More Information >>> | USA | Filed: April 04, 2022 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence §28 U.S.C. § 2255 Petition |
| Peter Jon Ellis - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> | County of El Dorado | Filed: April 11, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Paul Anthony Moreno - Judge Susan van Keulen More Information >>> | I. Perez-Pantoja | Filed: April 12, 2022 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Paul Lee Hunt - Judge John A Kronstadt More Information >>> | Theresa Cincerno | Filed: April 08, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition, Referring Judge Karen E Scott |
| Pedro Rodriguez - Judge Michael M Anello More Information >>> | Sheriff William Gore | Filed: April 15, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §28 U.S.C. § 1441 nr Notic, Referring Judge Nita L Stormes jury demanded by Both |
| Pedro Rodriguez - Judge Larry Alan Burns More Information >>> | William Gore, County of San Diego, Kerry | Filed: April 21, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 pr Priso, Referring Judge Mitchell D Dembin |
| Patrick Opunui‚ Jr. - Judge Alicia G Rosenberg More Information >>> | James Engleman | Filed: April 19, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition, Referring Judge Josephine L Staton |
| Paul Nivard Beaton - Judge Edmund F Brennan More Information >>> | Payan | Filed: April 22, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition |
| Pedro Marquez - Judge R Gary Klausner More Information >>> | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | Filed: April 28, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition, 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/