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.
Prisoner Petitions – California (CA)
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
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: 125
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.
Are these official court records?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Daniel Rios - Jul 20, 2016 More Information >>> |
James A. Yates | Filed: July 20, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> |
Filed: August 18, 2016 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
|
| - Judge Thelton E. Henderson More Information >>> |
Filed: September 20, 2016 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
|
| Robert M. Coats - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
J. De Anzo, M. Hernandez | Filed: October 11, 2016 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Robert W. Neal - Judge James Donato More Information >>> |
Warden of SATF, Secretary of CDCR, California State Attorney General | Filed: October 14, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Roberto Chaidez - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> |
M. C. Sayre, M. McClean, J. Lewis, M.D. Kelly Stainer, Ducart, Harrington | Filed: October 18, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Ricardo Torres - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
Scott Frauenheim | Filed: October 19, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Roger Wayne Robertson - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
Joe A. Lizarraga | Filed: October 26, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Rico Ramon Youngblood - Judge PSLC MSH More Information >>> |
Patrick, Alcala, M. Merchen, Saya, Medeiros | Filed: November 08, 2016 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Rickey Leon Scott - Judge James Donato More Information >>> |
Eric Arnold | Filed: November 14, 2016 General §28:1331 |
| Ryan M. Dietz - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> |
Dave Davey | Filed: December 15, 2016 General §28:2254 |
| Richard De'Vonn Webb - Judge Haywood S Gilliam More Information >>> |
M. Sayer, Adam Nancy, R.E. Barnes, Susan Ronn Risenhoover, Johnson, David Archambault, C.E. Ducart | Filed: January 23, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Rogelio May Ruiz - Judge PSLC LLH More Information >>> |
Unknown | Filed: January 23, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Ronald-Robert Haddad - Judge Jeffrey S. White More Information >>> |
Virginia M. Kendall | Filed: February 01, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Ronald Lee Canada - Judge Jon S. Tigar More Information >>> |
J. Lewis | Filed: February 01, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Robert M. Steward - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
Clark E. Ducart | Filed: February 28, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Roberto C. Chaidez - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
Connie Gipson, Susan Hubbard, C.E. Ducart, George Giurbino | Filed: February 28, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Ronnie Lee Moody - Judge James Donato More Information >>> |
Woods | Filed: May 10, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Ronald Lee Canada - Judge Jon S. Tigar More Information >>> |
Cabigas, Heikel, Chilson, Asher | Filed: June 05, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Ronald Lee Canada - Judge Jon S. Tigar More Information >>> |
California Medical Facility-Vacaville, Department of State Hospitals-Vacaville | Filed: June 07, 2017 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Rodney A. Lane‚ Jr. - Judge William H. Orrick More Information >>> |
Navarro | Filed: June 07, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Ronald Lee Canada - Judge Jon S. Tigar More Information >>> |
California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation | Filed: June 20, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| - Judge Jon S. Tigar More Information >>> |
Filed: June 30, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
|
| Randy R. Reyes - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
Filed: July 27, 2017 General §28:2254 |
|
| Roger Dale Wallace - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
James Leblanc, Attorney General of California, Louisiana Department of Corrections | Filed: July 28, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Ruchell Cinque Magee - Judge PSLC MSH More Information >>> |
J. Soto | Filed: July 31, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Ricky Martinez - Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley More Information >>> |
Filed: August 04, 2017 General §28:2254 |
|
| Ronald Knutson - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
M.E. Spearman | Filed: August 08, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Rafael Salas - Judge Jon S. Tigar More Information >>> |
Nichols, Lacy, Carraway | Filed: August 18, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| - Judge James Donato More Information >>> |
Filed: August 21, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
|
| - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> |
Filed: August 23, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
|
| Robert D. Gibson - Judge PSLC LLH More Information >>> |
Celya, Stevenson, J. Ayers, Muniz, Bojonquez, R. Gonzales | Filed: August 25, 2017 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Roger Wayne Robertson - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
Stu Sherman | Filed: August 30, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Ronald Lee Canada - Judge Jon S. Tigar More Information >>> |
California Medical Facility-Vacaville, Asher | Filed: September 06, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Roxanne Ari - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> |
D.G. Adam | Filed: September 06, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Robert Lawrence Williams - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
Padilla, Rivera, Chief of Police, City of Oakland, Yamashita, Oakland Police Department | Filed: September 11, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Rodney B. Barno - Judge William H. Orrick More Information >>> |
Shawn Hatton | Filed: September 13, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Robert Gonzalez Saenz - Judge PSLC LLH More Information >>> |
A. Pelayo | Filed: September 26, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Rene De La Cruz - Judge Elizabeth D. Laporte More Information >>> |
Santa Clara Valley Health, Hospital System Adult Custody Health Services | Filed: October 05, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Ricky Paul Smith - Judge PSLC MSH More Information >>> |
Deuel Vocational Institution | Filed: October 17, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Ramon Ortiz Perez - Judge Richard Seeborg More Information >>> |
Clark Ducart | Filed: November 02, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Ronnie Briggs - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> |
S Glasper, Arron Baker, Pittsburg Police Butts Department, Brandon | Filed: November 09, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Roy Harris - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> |
Zavalas, Hei, Puckett, Stevenson, Koffman, Ramey | Filed: November 21, 2017 Prison Condition §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| R. Wayne Johnson - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
Jan K. Jemison, Willie Ratcliff, James McElroy, Stanley Goff, Troy Williams, George Holland | Filed: November 29, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Richard H. Samples‚ Jr. - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> |
Unknown | Filed: December 06, 2017 General §28:2241 |
| Ray A. Jackson - Judge PSLC MSH More Information >>> |
David Baughman | Filed: December 18, 2017 General §28:2254 |
| Roberta Ronique Bell - Judge Lucy H. Koh More Information >>> |
Warden FCI Dublin | Filed: December 28, 2017 General §28:2241 |
| Robert J. Ellis - Judge PSLC JNE More Information >>> |
Robert Fox | Filed: December 28, 2017 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Robert Barry Roberts - Judge James Donato More Information >>> |
United States District Court for the Northern District, United States District Court for the Southern District, Christopher Wilson, Humboldt County Superior Court, United States District Court for the Eastern District, Joyce D. Hinrichs | Filed: December 29, 2017 Mandamus and Other §42:1983 |
| Robert Eugene Rojas - Judge Joseph C. Spero More Information >>> |
San Jose City Manager, San Jose Police Chief | Filed: January 02, 2018 Civil Rights §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/