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: 49
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Eugene Lais - Judge Michael R. Wilner More Information >>> |
Kenneth Ford | Filed: March 15, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Raymond D Graham - Judge Suzanne H. Segal More Information >>> |
K Harrington | Filed: March 18, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Richard R Kingsberry‚ Jr. - Judge Ralph Zarefsky More Information >>> |
Vincent S. Cullen | Filed: March 22, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Richman Em - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
Kelly Harrington | Filed: June 24, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Ramrio Alex Huerta - Judge Valerie Baker Fairbank More Information >>> |
Derral D Adams | Filed: July 13, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Relmon Davis‚ III - Judge Jay C. Gandhi More Information >>> |
Glenn Hollingsthead, David A Thompson, Raul Ramirez, Tustin Police Department, Glenn Hollingshead, Hiedi Garrel, L S McEwen | Filed: July 19, 2011 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Rudy Reyna - Judge S. James Otero More Information >>> |
Randy Grounds | Filed: August 29, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Rachael Mullenix - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
Lydia Hense | Filed: September 08, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Rachel Angel Chavez - Judge Margaret A. Nagle More Information >>> |
Lydia C Hense | Filed: September 09, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Robert Nakaya - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
Kathleen Allison | Filed: September 13, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Roberto de Jesus Martinez - Judge Terry J. Hatter More Information >>> |
Timothy S Robbins | Filed: September 26, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Rafael Gonzalez - Judge Stephen V. Wilson More Information >>> |
Scott McEwen | Filed: October 14, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Robert Reed Falbe‚ III - Judge Otis D Wright More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: October 27, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Richard Walton Swartz - Judge Ralph Zarefsky More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate | Filed: October 28, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Robbie Viehmeyer - Judge Otis D Wright More Information >>> |
C Gibson | Filed: November 08, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Ricardo Salas - Judge Andrew J. Wistrich More Information >>> |
MD Stainer | Filed: November 29, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Rachael Mullenix - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
Lydia Hense | Filed: December 14, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Ronald Reiswig - Judge George H. King More Information >>> |
Camilla Harris, Aref Fakhoury | Filed: December 27, 2011 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Robert John Goliath - Judge Andrew J. Wistrich More Information >>> |
Michael Stainer, Matthew Cate | Filed: January 25, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Roy Lee Morton - Judge Jean P Rosenbluth More Information >>> |
Warden Randy Grounds | Filed: February 10, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Rafael Benitez - Judge Victor B. Kenton More Information >>> |
Sandra Hutchens, U.S. Attorney General Holder, Tony Rackauckas | Filed: April 11, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Rafael Angel Torres - Judge Patrick J. Walsh More Information >>> |
Sandra Hutchens | Filed: April 12, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Rogelio Veloz - Judge Arthur Nakazato More Information >>> |
M D McDonald | Filed: April 18, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Raymond M Velasquez - Judge S. James Otero More Information >>> |
Robert A Horel | Filed: May 11, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Rene Francisco Funes - Judge Patrick J. Walsh More Information >>> |
Domingo Uribe, Jr | Filed: May 15, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Richard Walton Swartz - Judge Ralph Zarefsky More Information >>> |
Matthew Cate | Filed: June 15, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Rubicel Aguilar Perez - Judge George H Wu More Information >>> |
Wasco State Prison | Filed: June 25, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Raymond Velasquez - Judge S. James Otero More Information >>> |
Warden | Filed: July 05, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Robert Marshall Spencer - Judge Stephen V. Wilson More Information >>> |
Martin Biter | Filed: July 17, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Richard Mark Rice - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
Filed: July 30, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
|
| Rashad Branagh - Judge James V. Selna More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: October 16, 2012 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Roberto Hernandez Romero - Judge Michael W Fitzgerald More Information >>> |
GD Lewis | Filed: October 22, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Ruben Nicholas Roa - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
K. Holland | Filed: November 14, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Richard Scott Kindred - Judge Robert N. Block More Information >>> |
Ms Sandra Hutchens | Filed: November 14, 2012 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Richard S. Kindred - Judge Audrey B. Collins More Information >>> |
CA Superior Court, County of Orange | Filed: December 06, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Relmon H Davis III - Judge Jay C. Gandhi More Information >>> |
Mrs Gibson | Filed: December 26, 2012 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Ralph Arreguin - Judge Andrew J. Wistrich More Information >>> |
Daniel Paramo | Filed: February 05, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Richard Fernandez - Judge Philip S. Gutierrez More Information >>> |
David B Long | Filed: February 11, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Rosa Maria Frausto De Conrado - Judge Carla Woehrle More Information >>> |
Paul M Walters, US Immigration, Does, Custom Enforcement, Santa Ana CA Field Office Director | Filed: February 21, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Roberto Vivar-Landeros - Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald More Information >>> |
Eric H Holder | Filed: March 08, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Robert Cannone - Judge Cormac J. Carney More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: March 20, 2013 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Richard M Dota - Judge Dean D. Pregerson More Information >>> |
John T Shartle | Filed: May 17, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Relmon H Davis III - Judge Jay C. Gandhi More Information >>> |
Mrs Gibson | Filed: June 11, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Raheem Abdul Edwards - Judge Philip S. Gutierrez More Information >>> |
T Lavalley | Filed: July 08, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Roberto Higareda-Lopez - Judge James V. Selna More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: July 11, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Rudy Castellon - Judge Stephen J. Hillman More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: July 23, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Rudy Castellon - Judge Stephen J. Hillman More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: August 09, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Roberto Duarte‚ Jr. - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
J Soto | Filed: August 14, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Rogelio Villareal Villanueva - Judge Victor B. Kenton More Information >>> |
PD Brazelton | Filed: August 22, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Ruben Valli - Judge Michael R. Wilner More Information >>> |
Kamala Harris, Amy Miller | Filed: September 10, 2013 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
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