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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Prisoner Petitions – California (CA) Inmate List
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: 98
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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| Plaintiff/ Respondent Name |
Petitioner/ Defendant Name |
Filed, Nature of Suit, Judge |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Dana M Sabraw More Information >>> |
Superior Court, County of Imperial | Filed: February 17, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983pr, Referring Judge Andrew G Schopler |
| Santiago Pratt - Judge Jennifer L Thurston More Information >>> |
Rehabilitation, Ken Clark, California Department of Corrections, Ralph Diaz | Filed: February 12, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Shannon Cortney Nevels - Judge Dale S Fischer More Information >>> |
Warden Ken Clark | Filed: February 11, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254, Referring Judge John E McDermott |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Superior Court, County of San Francisco | Filed: February 22, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Superior Court, County of Mendocino | Filed: February 22, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Superior Court, County of Humboldt | Filed: February 22, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Superior Court, County of Sonoma | Filed: February 22, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Humboldt County, Judge Christopher Wilson, Judge Joyce D. Hendricks, Judge Leonard Casse | Filed: February 22, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge John A. Behnke, Mendocino County, Judge F. Cindy Mayfield | Filed: February 22, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge Faye D'Opal, Judge Kelly V. Simmons, Judge Paul M. Hoakenson, Marin County | Filed: February 22, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge Teri L. Jackson, Judge Garrett L. Wong, Judge Brendan Conroy, San Francisco County | Filed: February 22, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge William A. Fallett, Robert F. Cochran, Judge Darren McElfresh, Del Norte County | Filed: February 22, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Kim Turner, Court Clerk | Filed: February 19, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Superior Court, County of Del Norte | Filed: February 19, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Janet Smith Fournier, Federal Bureau of Investigation | Filed: February 19, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Shannon Cortney Nevels - Feb 23, 2021 More Information >>> |
Ken Clark | Filed: February 23, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 |
| Sion Leon Temple - Judge Sallie Kim More Information >>> |
C. Young, C. Golden | Filed: February 23, 2021 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Shikeb Saddozai - Judge Beth Labson Freeman More Information >>> |
Director for CDCR, A Carwithen, Control Tower Officer, Correctional Officer SVSP, M. B. Atchley | Filed: February 24, 2021 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Shirley Brandon, Jerry Brandon, David Brandon - Feb 26, 2021 More Information >>> |
janice thomas, California Forensic Medical jon Group, Deputy smith, William Ayub, Sarah Allbright, County of Ventura | Filed: February 26, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Jury demanded by Plaintiff |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
U.S. Attorney's Office, Alameda County, FBI, of State California | Filed: February 24, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Donald J. Ayoob, San Mateo County, Judge K. Lee Elizabeth | Filed: February 24, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge PSLC AGB More Information >>> |
Sonoma County, Elliot Lee Daum, Judge Shelly J. Averill | Filed: February 18, 2021 Mandamus & Other §42:1983, Referring Judge Phyllis J Hamilton |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge PSLC AGB More Information >>> |
U.S. Attorney's Office, Alameda County, FBI, of State California | Filed: February 18, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983, Referring Judge Phyllis J Hamilton |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Marin County Superior Court | Filed: February 18, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Shawn J. Chandler - Judge Dale S Fischer More Information >>> |
B. Cates | Filed: March 01, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254, Referring Judge Autumn D Spaeth |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge Daniel Nishigaya, Santa Clara County, E. Judge Joshua Weinstein, Judge Kevin McKenney, Judge Beth McGovern, Judge Deborah Q. Ryan, Judge Ramond Davilla‚ Jr., Judge Suzanne N. Kingsberrys, Judge Eric S. Geffon, Judge Linda R. Carter | Filed: March 01, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steve Moon Martinez - Judge Percy Anderson More Information >>> |
R. Fisher‚ Jr. | Filed: March 01, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254, Referring Judge Pedro V Castillo |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Cynthia Bashant More Information >>> |
Robert O'Neill, Estaban Hernandez, Joseph Meza, Brannigan, Amalia Michael P. Smyth, Charles Rogers | Filed: March 03, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983pr, Referring Judge Linda Lopez |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge Sam A. Lavorato‚ Sr., Judge Lydia M. Villareal, Monterey County, Judge Timothy P. Roberts | Filed: March 02, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge Timothy R. Volkman, Santa Cruz County, P. Paul Burdick, Judge John Gallager | Filed: March 02, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Superior Court, County of Monterey | Filed: March 02, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge William H Orrick More Information >>> |
Alameda County Superior Court | Filed: March 05, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge Beth Labson Freeman, Judge R. Howard White | Filed: March 05, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Barbara Lynn Major More Information >>> |
Judge William Q. Hayes, Judge Jill L. Burkhardt, Judge Michael D. Dembin, Judge Michael M. Anello, Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, Judge Larry Alan Burns, Judge Andrew G. Schopler, Judge Karen S. Crawford, Judge W, Judge Barry T. Moskowitz, Judge Michael S. Berg | Filed: March 04, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983pr, Referring Judge Todd W Robinson |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge William V Gallo More Information >>> |
Judge Ruben B. Brooks, Judge Cathy Ann Judge L. Bencievengo, Barbara Major, Judge Cynthia Bashant, Judge Janis L., Judge Jill L. Bartick, Judge Anthony J. Battaglia, Judge AHG, Judge Jan M. Adler, Judge John A. Houston, Judge RBM, Judge Dana M. Sabraw | Filed: March 04, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983pr, Referring Judge Todd W Robinson |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Superior Court, County of San Benito | Filed: March 03, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Superior Court, County of Santa Clara | Filed: March 03, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Superior Court, County of San Mateo | Filed: March 03, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Superior Court, County of Santa Cruz | Filed: March 03, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Sean Joseph Scanlan - Judge Cormac J Carney More Information >>> |
Marcus Pollard | Filed: March 02, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254, Referring Judge Michael R Wilner |
| Santos Adam Saldivar‚ Jr. - Judge Stanley Blumenfeld More Information >>> |
Stanley Sniff, Jr | Filed: February 25, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983, Referring Judge Karen E Scott |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge Julia Oliver, Judge Mark Boegenecker, Judge Franchesca Tisher, Judge Brian Hill, Judge Elia Ortez | Filed: March 05, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge Cindy Mayfield, Judge John Behnke | Filed: March 05, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Lake County, Andrew S. Blum | Filed: March 05, 2021 Mandamus & Other §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge Clara Maier, Contra Costa County, Judge Patricia Scanlon, Judge David E. Goldstein, Judge Diana B. Becton, Judge Anita L. Santos, Judge Charles Burch, Judge Barry Basken | Filed: March 05, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge Benjamin Travis, Judge Thomas Reardon, Judge Clarence Don Clay, Alameda County, Judge Jeffrey W. Horner | Filed: March 05, 2021 Mandamus & Other §42:1983 |
| Sergio Uriostegui - Judge Robert M Illman More Information >>> |
S. Gates | Filed: March 05, 2021 Prisoner: Prison Condition §42:1983 |
| Surial Diaz - Judge Susan van Keulen More Information >>> |
Filed: January 07, 2021 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 |
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| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Judge Tara Desautels | Filed: March 08, 2021 Mandamus & Other §42:1983 |
| Steven Wayne Bonilla - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Francie Koehler | Filed: March 08, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 |
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