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.
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
Petition Search from July 14, 1988 to April 8, 2024
A(6667 rec) B(2672 rec) C(5072 rec) D(7219 rec) E(3624 rec) F(1781 rec) G(3370 rec) H(1652 rec) I(881 rec) J(12301 rec) K(3180 rec) L(3668 rec) M(7331 rec) N(980 rec) O(682 rec) P(1851 rec) Q(155 rec) R(8661 rec) S(6027 rec) T(3927 rec) U(192 rec) V(1179 rec) W(2587 rec) X(89 rec) Y(412 rec) Z(232 rec)| Plaintiff/ Respondent Name | Petitioner/ Defendant Name | Filed, Nature of Suit, Judge |
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| 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 | |
| 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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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/