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 R
This page lists publicly available prisoner petition records filed in California for names beginning with the letter R. 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: R
Page: 117
Total Records for Letter R: 8,661
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.
Important Notice
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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This site republishes public information for convenience. For certified records or the most current status, users should check the appropriate official court source.
| Plaintiff/ Respondent Name |
Petitioner/ Defendant Name |
Filed, Nature of Suit, Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Ray R. Kamaleddin - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> |
Superior Court of California County of Monterey, Department of Corrections | Filed: May 27, 2010 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Robert G. Galvan - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
Derral Adams | Filed: May 28, 2010 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Robert Lee Fryburger - Judge Marilyn H. Patel More Information >>> |
R. Grounds | Filed: May 28, 2010 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Ron Ulrey - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
The State of California, Jack Martin, Laura West, Katie McGary | Filed: June 11, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Roger Plank - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> |
R. Grounds | Filed: June 18, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Robert A. Romero - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
Raul Lopez | Filed: June 21, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Randall E. Ellis - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> |
J. Silveira, C. Countess, S. Burris, M. K. Dotson, Brandon | Filed: July 06, 2010 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Rizalino G. Cayabo - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
Board of Parole Hearings, B. Curry | Filed: July 13, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Ronald Kemoni Peterson - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> |
Laura Michelle Petty | Filed: August 03, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Ronell L. Isaac - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
G. D. Lewis | Filed: August 12, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Raymond J. Manzanillo - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
J. Zuelo, Rolf Klotz, R. Tupy, Francisco Mark Jaquez, Potter, R. Graves | Filed: August 25, 2010 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Richard D. Peacock - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> |
Mike McDonald | Filed: August 25, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Robin Lynn Bailey - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> |
Gary Swarthout | Filed: August 31, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Rickey Louis Alford - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
S. Crosby, Thomas R. White, R. Tweedy, Public Defender Office | Filed: September 17, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Robin R. Sharp - Judge Maxine M. Chesney More Information >>> |
Randy Grounds | Filed: September 22, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Richard G Smith - Judge Vaughn R. Walker More Information >>> |
Santa Rosa Police Dept., Mike Tossi | Filed: October 06, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Roberto X. Blandino - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
Immigration, Customs Enforcement Officers | Filed: October 06, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Robert P. Smith‚ III - Judge PSLC LLH More Information >>> |
J. Walker, Cheryl Schutt, D. Howen, Kathleen M. Wall, J. Gonnella, J. Moon, Jeffrey Wang, Rehabilitation, J. Squires, E. Clark, California Department of Correction, Warren H. Liu, State o, B Dixon, S. Simas, G. Searcy, Y. Aguila, C. Kates, J. Obaiza | Filed: October 08, 2010 Civil Rights §28:1441 Jury demanded by Defendant |
| Ruben Anthony Romero - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
Francisco Jaquez | Filed: October 25, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Robert Craig King - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
Ibarra, Extradition Transport of America LLC, Peguerez | Filed: October 28, 2010 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Ron Mosley - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> |
Vincent Cullen | Filed: October 28, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Ronald D. Blamey - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
A. Allen, Gary Swarthout | Filed: November 05, 2010 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Rickey Alford - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
John Doe, John Doe‚ II, I | Filed: November 05, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Rickey Alford - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
Andrew Wistrich, Barbara Boxer, Diane Chris Feinstein, Kelly, Steven Cooley, Barack Obama, George Rumor, Jerry E. Brown | Filed: November 05, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Rogelio Perez - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
R. Grounds | Filed: November 16, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Rick P. Smith - Judge William H. Alsup More Information >>> |
G. Fuller, Hill, T. Collins, Polk, Wright, D. Padilla, Alverez, MC K. Morrow, M. Bahnsen, Bajet, W. R. Villarreal, Snodgras, Vincent S. Cullen, A. Thompson-Kemp, Gaynor, Cline, Fuller, Carson Palmer, Lyles, N. Podolsky, Ramirez, Irving, Reynolds, Anderson | Filed: November 17, 2010 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Raymond Reviere - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> |
Ming W. Chin, Carol Corrigan, Marvin R. Baxter, Kathyn M. Werdegar, Joyce L. Kennard, Carlos Moreno, Ronald M. George | Filed: November 29, 2010 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Rickey Alford - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
Serano, Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept., Beaded, Stocker | Filed: November 29, 2010 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Ronald V. Brooks - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> |
Rick Hill | Filed: November 29, 2010 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Raul Escarcega - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
R. Grounds | Filed: December 15, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Robert Dalton Rush - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> |
R. Grounds | Filed: December 15, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Roger D. Sundberg - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
R. Grounds | Filed: December 27, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Rickey Louis Alford - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
Hall | Filed: December 27, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Rickey Louis Alford - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
R. Tweedy, S. Crosby | Filed: December 27, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Ramon Garcia - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> |
James A. Yates | Filed: December 28, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Rodrigo Vasquez Hernandez - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> |
R. Grounds | Filed: January 10, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Ronald Butler - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
Greg Lewis | Filed: January 11, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Ronald H. Amerson - Judge William Alsup More Information >>> |
Randy Grounds | Filed: January 11, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Raul Montano - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> |
Vincent S. Cullen | Filed: January 25, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Robert Lee Dixon - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
Terri Turner, Michael Prizmich, Jatinder K. Singh | Filed: January 25, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Rickey Yandell - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
Soledad State Prison, Chan, Martinez | Filed: February 02, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Robert Ruffin - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> |
A. Hedgepeth | Filed: January 31, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Richard Earl George - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
G E Biaggini, R Reynoso, J Xiong, D Tapia | Filed: February 28, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Roland E. Howard - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
San Quentin State Prison | Filed: March 03, 2011 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Raekubian A. Barrow - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
Terry Gonzales | Filed: March 03, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Ruben Jesse Martinez - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
James A. Yates | Filed: March 03, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Rickey L. Alford - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
Patton State Hospital, John Doe | Filed: March 08, 2011 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Rena G. Alspaw - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> |
Walter Miller | Filed: March 08, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Robert Roy Garcia - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> |
Gary Swarthout | Filed: March 10, 2011 General §28:2254 |
| Ricky Munoz - Judge Charles R. Breyer More Information >>> |
Warden, Jerry Brown, Matthew Cates, Warden, CTF-Soledad, FCC | Filed: March 15, 2011 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
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/