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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| Raphael George Rayford - Judge Vince Chhabria More Information >>> | W. Blair, E. Munoz, M. Espinosa | Filed: August 13, 2014 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Ronald F. Martinez - Judge William H. Orrick More Information >>> | C. Martella, E. Medina, C. Barela, S. Hatton, W. L. Muniz | Filed: August 19, 2014 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Rodney J. Smith - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> | Joe A. Lizarraga | Filed: September 08, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Ruben B. Harper - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> | Kevin Chappell | Filed: September 15, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Robert Beard - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | Banroga | Filed: October 15, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Robert Barbour - Judge PSLC CET More Information >>> | Audrey King, Tom Voss, Stephen Mayberg, Pam Ahlin, Cliff Allenby | Filed: October 20, 2014 Conditions of Confinement §42:1983 |
| Raymond J. Manzanillo - Judge Jon S. Tigar More Information >>> | Michael D. Stainer | Filed: November 03, 2014 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Rodney J. Smith - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> | Jeffrey Beard | Filed: November 17, 2014 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Robert Roy Flowers - Judge Elizabeth D. Laporte More Information >>> | R. MacIntire, C. Nobriga, R. Carter | Filed: November 19, 2014 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Raymond J. Rucker - Judge Elizabeth D. Laporte More Information >>> | Jane Lovelle, Salvina Barregi, Tanya Murell, Jail Psyhologic Services, Amy Cohen, Michael Ghaly | Filed: November 20, 2014 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Roy Jones - Judge PSLC CET More Information >>> | The People of the State of California | Filed: November 25, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Richard D. Peacock - Judge William Alsup More Information >>> | Warden of Mule Creek State Prison | Filed: November 25, 2014 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Ravon Jones - Judge PSLC MSH More Information >>> | E. Swartz, Kahlon | Filed: December 02, 2014 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Ramon Fritz - Judge James Donato More Information >>> | W. L. Muniz | Filed: December 09, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Ruben Herrera - Judge PSLC CET More Information >>> | San Fernando Superior Court, Wendy Lugo, Social Workers, David W. Stowar, Kelly Warren, Elena Abramson, Translator, Justin M. Esack, Detectives | Filed: December 16, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Randel Alan Scott - Judge Elizabeth D. Laporte More Information >>> | People of the State of Calfornia | Filed: December 16, 2014 General §28:2241 |
| Roger Lee Walker - Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers More Information >>> | Audrey King, Tom Voss, Stephen Mayberg, Pam Ahlin, Cliff Allenby | Filed: December 16, 2014 Conditions of Confinement §42:1983 |
| Robert Ellis - Judge PSLC CET More Information >>> | F. Faulk | Filed: December 23, 2014 General §28:2254 |
| Ralph Charles Ojeda - Judge PSLC HHL More Information >>> | W. Munize | Filed: January 09, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Roland Campbell - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> | San Jose Police Department, Jodi L. Williams, M. Todd McMahon | Filed: January 27, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Robert A Chestra - Judge PSLC RMH More Information >>> | Ron Davis, Jeffrey Beary, J. Lewis | Filed: February 05, 2015 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Ross Ivan Sommers - Judge Elizabeth D. Laporte More Information >>> | J. Im, D. Silva, P. Santiago | Filed: March 06, 2015 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| - Judge PSLC LLH More Information >>> | Filed: March 06, 2015 Conditions of Confinement §42:1983 | |
| Richard George Haley - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> | Thomas Gotshall | Filed: March 09, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Raymond Wright - Judge Haywood S Gilliam More Information >>> | W.L. Muniz | Filed: April 08, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Ross Ivan Sommers - Judge Elizabeth D. Laporte More Information >>> | R. Phillips, P. Mullen, Im, D. Silva, R. L. Briggs, M. E. Spearman | Filed: April 14, 2015 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Rudy Wilkins - Judge PSLC CET More Information >>> | Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Corizon Medical Services | Filed: April 16, 2015 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Ronald Jerrell Inman - Judge Susan Illston More Information >>> | M. E. Spearman, Steven J. Bechtold | Filed: April 20, 2015 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Rennie Lee Pratt - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> | Debra Johnson | Filed: April 21, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Robert Valentino Hernandez - Judge Laurel Beeler More Information >>> | Dave Davey, People of the State of California | Filed: April 21, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Rudy Wilkins - Judge PSLC CET More Information >>> | Alameda County Sheriff's Office, Corizon Medical Services | Filed: April 24, 2015 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Ronnie O. Brown - Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton More Information >>> | Schiwat, Norman, Rehabilitation, Gonzales, of California Department Corrections, S. Sherman, Gerro, D. Britewell, Steve Smith, State of California, P. Britewell, E. Garza, Danyale Sander, Alvan, Ward, M. Hishino, Suits, E. G. Brown‚ Jr., T. M. Lockwood | Filed: May 11, 2015 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Robert Ellis - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> | S. Peery | Filed: May 14, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Ronald Terry Woods - Judge PSLC MSH More Information >>> | Riverside County Sheriff Dept., Southwest Center Detention Transportation Division | Filed: May 20, 2015 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Richard D. Anderson - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> | People of California | Filed: May 20, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Rodney Owen Knotchapone - Judge PSLC CET More Information >>> | J Soto | Filed: June 02, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Robin Neil Snyder, Mortgage Bankers Limited - Judge Elizabeth D. Laporte More Information >>> | United States of America | Filed: June 02, 2015 General §28:2241 |
| Randy David Ray Robertson - Judge William H. Orrick More Information >>> | Contra Costa County, David O. Livingston | Filed: June 09, 2015 Conditions of Confinement §42:1983 |
| Randall E. Ellis - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> | Clark Ducart | Filed: June 16, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Robert G. Russell - Judge PSLC LLH More Information >>> | S. Peery | Filed: June 17, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Ronnie M. Hunter - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> | Audrey King | Filed: June 17, 2015 General §28:2241 |
| Rey B. Reyes - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> | Kim Holland | Filed: June 23, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Raymond Allen Redwine - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> | M. E. Spearman | Filed: July 06, 2015 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Roger Lee Walker - Judge James Donato More Information >>> | Jerry Brown | Filed: July 08, 2015 General §28:2241 |
| Richard Telucci - Judge Haywood S Gilliam More Information >>> | Jerry Brown | Filed: July 08, 2015 General §28:2241 |
| Raymond B. McCowan - Judge Jon S. Tigar More Information >>> | R. L. Gower | Filed: July 14, 2015 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Rodrigo Vasquez Hernandez - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> | Randy Grounds | Filed: July 14, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Ruchell Cinque Magee - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> | J. Soto | Filed: July 15, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Richard Lord - Judge PSLC HHL More Information >>> | Jerry Brown | Filed: July 28, 2015 General §28:2254 |
| Ronald L. Canada - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> | M. Leauens | Filed: July 29, 2015 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
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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/