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 V
This page lists publicly available prisoner petition records filed in California for names beginning with the letter V. 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.
State: California (CA)
Letter: V
Page: 24
Total Records for Letter V: 1,179
Date Range: July 14, 1988 through April 8, 2024
Letter: V
Page: 24
Total Records for Letter V: 1,179
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vernell White - Judge John E McDermott More Information >>> |
Does 1-10, inclusive, Does 1-15 Medical Staff, County of Orange, Sheriff Coroner Don Barnes | Filed: March 11, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner, Referring Judge Stephen V Wilson |
| Valentine Underwood - Judge Jesus G Bernal More Information >>> |
Burton | Filed: March 15, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition, Referring Judge Sheri Pym |
| Vernon Lamont Colbert‚ Sr. - Judge Alicia G Rosenberg More Information >>> |
Mr. Limas Deputy, West Valley Detention Center, Sgt. Ixco, Ms. Duncan Deputy | Filed: March 21, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition, Referring Judge Christina A Snyder |
| - Judge Phyllis J Hamilton More Information >>> |
Filed: March 28, 2022 Mandamus & Other §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
|
| Vandell Johnson - Judge Allison Claire More Information >>> |
B. Huston, Rick Hall, H. Moseley, C Carrillo, K. O'Connor, Ralph Diaz, L Cahayle, J R Pagan | Filed: April 06, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Vandell Johnson - Judge Gary S Austin More Information >>> |
B. Huston, Rick Hall, H. Moseley, C Carrillo, K. O'Connor, Ralph Diaz, L Cahayle, J R Pagan | Filed: April 06, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Vandell Johnson - Judge Gary S Austin More Information >>> |
B. Huston, Rick Hall, H. Moseley, C Carrillo, K. O'Connor, Ralph Diaz, L Cahayle, J R Pagan | Filed: April 06, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Vernon Castle Brown‚ Jr. - Judge Alka Sagar More Information >>> |
Warden Jeff Lynch | Filed: April 20, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition, Referring Judge Christina A Snyder |
| Vernon Grant - Judge Laurel Beeler More Information >>> |
Filed: April 19, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition |
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| Vincent E Sanchez - Judge Nathanael M Cousins More Information >>> |
Dale A Reinholtsen, Lori Rock, Kathy Collings, Jennifer Dixon, Cerena Wong, Kevin Robinson | Filed: May 12, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 Prisoner |
| Vincent Earnest Sanchez - Judge Thomas S Hixson More Information >>> |
Unknown | Filed: May 12, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 Petition |
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