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 S
This page lists publicly available prisoner petition records filed in California for names beginning with the letter S. 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: S
Page: 15
Total Records for Letter S: 6,026
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steven D Young - Judge Kenly Kiya Kato More Information >>> |
Warden William Muniz | Filed: December 22, 2015 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Stanley Wang - Judge Charles F. Eick More Information >>> |
Ronald Davis | Filed: December 23, 2015 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Steve Crump - Judge Frederick F. Mumm More Information >>> |
Mr. Gonzalez, Mr. Chapman, Ms. E. England, Chapman | Filed: January 04, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Seth Amos Nelson - Judge Andrew J. Wistrich More Information >>> |
Randy Tews | Filed: January 05, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Sergio Sosa-Sanchez - Judge Dale S. Fischer More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: January 05, 2016 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Saulo Cesar Alvarado Amaya - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
Jim McConnell | Filed: January 07, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Steve Crump - Judge Frederick F. Mumm More Information >>> |
Union Supply Direct Vendor Company | Filed: January 07, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Sleven Lamar Jenkins - Judge Michael R. Wilner More Information >>> |
Jeff Macomber | Filed: February 03, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Sean Mermer - Judge Virginia A. Phillips More Information >>> |
Neil McDowell | Filed: February 10, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Scott Nolden‚ III - Judge Karen E. Scott More Information >>> |
Cynthia Y. Tampkins | Filed: February 16, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Steven M. Espinoza - Judge Otis D. Wright More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: February 16, 2016 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Saune G. Emory - Judge Jacqueline Chooljian More Information >>> |
Warden Nuniz | Filed: February 17, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Shannon Jacobs - Judge Andrew J. Wistrich More Information >>> |
Standing Director of CDCR | Filed: February 18, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Sina Khankhanian - Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell More Information >>> |
Josie Gastelo | Filed: February 22, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Steven Gene Garcia - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
David B. Long | Filed: March 01, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Shaun Darnell Garland - Judge Fernando M. Olguin More Information >>> |
O. Eguavoen, S. Redding, Jordan | Filed: March 01, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Shawn Damon Barth - Judge Rozella A. Oliver More Information >>> |
Gorasis, Jane Does, Madson, Baldwin, John Does, Gauci, Jenkins, Preston, Parson, Free Staffer, Brown, Gilmore, Forster, Laudrum, Marion, Gardener, Food Staffer, Pena, Gray, Henson, Morse, Maeaqsin, Mac, Jeffy Beard, Hiller, Hyman, Lackner, Costa, Lockhart | Filed: March 02, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Salvador Avina - Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald More Information >>> |
Jeffrey Beard | Filed: March 04, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Stephen Moreland Redd - Judge Dolly M. Gee More Information >>> |
California Supreme Court | Filed: March 04, 2016 Death Penalty - Habeas Corpus § |
| Shaun Darnell Garland - Judge Fernando M. Olguin More Information >>> |
O. Equayoen, S. Redding, Jordan | Filed: March 11, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Steven Dwayne Brown - Judge Fernando M. Olguin More Information >>> |
John Doe Baliff 2, John Doe Baliff 1, Grier, Woodward, Taylor, Wilbur Williams, Cameron | Filed: March 14, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Stanford Paul Bryant - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
Connie Gibson | Filed: March 17, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Salvador Cervantes - Judge Andre Birotte More Information >>> |
Lindsey | Filed: March 22, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Steven Deon Turner - Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth More Information >>> |
Dr Fernandez, Pita | Filed: March 23, 2016 Prisoner Petitions (Prison Conditions) § |
| Sammy Lozano - Judge S. James Otero More Information >>> |
Kamala Harris, Montgomery | Filed: April 07, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Scott William Johnson - Judge Rozella A. Oliver More Information >>> |
Daniel Paramo | Filed: April 12, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Sammy Lee Morris - Judge Stephen V. Wilson More Information >>> |
J. Curiel, J. Kidd, R. Yavari, V. Ortiz, E. Clark | Filed: April 12, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Syed Qaisar Madad - Judge Percy Anderson More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: April 12, 2016 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Sergio Sosa-Sanchez - Judge Dale S. Fischer More Information >>> |
Bonita S. Mosley | Filed: April 27, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Sophia Lorraine Daire - Judge Andrew J. Wistrich More Information >>> |
Debra Johnson | Filed: April 27, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Sean Ezra Brown - Judge Otis D. Wright More Information >>> |
Joe A. Lizarraga | Filed: April 28, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Sean Brown - Judge Otis D. Wright More Information >>> |
George Woodworth | Filed: April 29, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Silvia Torres Rolon - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
D.K. Johnson | Filed: May 16, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Steve Martin - Judge Dolly M. Gee More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: May 18, 2016 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Salvador Sanchez‚ Jr. - Judge George H. Wu More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: May 31, 2016 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Stevie J. Stevenson - Judge Jacqueline Chooljian More Information >>> |
People of the State of Calfiornia | Filed: June 06, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Sung Ho Park - Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell More Information >>> |
Warden Kimberly Holland | Filed: June 06, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Sylas Glenn Brownridge - Judge George H. King More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: June 09, 2016 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Stevie Leon Williams - Judge Terry J. Hatter More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: June 09, 2016 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Segundo Bobadilla-Chucari - Judge Consuelo B. Marshall More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: June 20, 2016 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Serge Alvandy - Judge John A. Kronstadt More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: June 22, 2016 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Silvestre Campos - Judge Manuel L. Real More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: June 23, 2016 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Sherman Dorsey - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
People of the State of California | Filed: June 28, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Soon Duk Kim - Judge Patrick J. Walsh More Information >>> |
Shawn Hatton | Filed: July 11, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Segieray E. Cooper - Judge Andre Birotte More Information >>> |
Paul Gallagher, Richard Hendricks, M D | Filed: July 26, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Shau-Ron Sykes - Judge Gail J. Standish More Information >>> |
Office Sheriff Guera, Los Angeles Sheriffs Department, Officer Sheriff Equuaras, Sheriff Buenos Barrio, Officer Sheriff Jarmillo, Office Sheriff Bravo | Filed: July 27, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Shirley Billy - Judge Otis D. Wright More Information >>> |
Xavier Cano, R. Fritz, Captain Barnes Woods, T. Lewandowski, Tim Barnes | Filed: September 06, 2016 Prisoner: Civil Rights § |
| Shari Lackman - Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald More Information >>> |
United States of America | Filed: September 12, 2016 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence § |
| Sherman Dorsey - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
Jerome Price | Filed: September 23, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
| Sterling Kijafa Blanche - Judge Christina A. Snyder More Information >>> |
D. Baughman | Filed: October 03, 2016 Habeas Corpus (General) § |
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https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/bph/parole-suitability-hearings-overview/