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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Browse through the petitions on the site and review the issues.
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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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| Vernon Theunder James - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> | Filed: November 26, 2007 Mandamus & Other §28:1651 Petition for Writ | |
| Valeriano Orozco Torres - Judge Oliver W. Wanger More Information >>> | USA | Filed: December 11, 2007 Prisoner: Vacate Sentence §28:2255 Petition for Writ |
| Verdell Lawson - Judge Oliver W. Wanger More Information >>> | Tina Hornbeak, Mary Perryman | Filed: December 17, 2007 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Vincent Hayes - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> | Filed: December 20, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2241 Petition for Wri | |
| Vincent Anguiano - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> | James A. Yates | Filed: December 27, 2007 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Vince Brewer - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> | M. C. Kramer | Filed: January 07, 2008 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Viviana M Ramirez - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> | George Springer, Sprankle | Filed: February 20, 2008 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Vernon C Williams - Judge Anthony W. Ishii More Information >>> | D Smith | Filed: April 18, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| Vernon D. Carroll - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | Michael S Luros, Aurum Harris, Carol Koppel, A. Swarzenneggar, Daviann Brooks, Los Angeles County | Filed: April 23, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Victor Lucio - Judge Oliver W. Wanger More Information >>> | J.A. Smith, M Reyes, M Garcia | Filed: April 25, 2008 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Victor Benitez - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> | Kathy Mendoza-Powers | Filed: May 13, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Victor Benitez - Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill More Information >>> | Kathy Mendoza-Powers, Board of Parole Hearings | Filed: May 12, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Voua Yang - Judge Oliver W. Wanger More Information >>> | C. Hudson, John Doe, E.H. Beels, M. Hodges R. Wilkins, Corley, R.H. Trimble | Filed: April 24, 2008 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Veni Wayne Fonoti - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | Ken Clark | Filed: June 18, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Veni Wayne Fonoti - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | K Clark | Filed: June 18, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Veni Wayne Fonoti - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | Filed: June 23, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) | |
| Veni Wayne Fonoti - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | Ken Clark | Filed: June 23, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Valentine E. Underwood - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | M. Knowles, D. Caviness, S. Frauenhein, M. S. Northcutt, Martin, T.S. Arlitz, J. Whitehead, D. Schroeder, A. Trujillo, S. Lantz | Filed: July 11, 2008 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Virginia Grafton - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | Tina Hornbeak, Board of Parole Hearings | Filed: July 21, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Victor Salgado - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | James D. Hartley | Filed: July 30, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Vincent Joseph Montero - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | People of The State of California | Filed: August 21, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Vanjlis Garafolo - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | E.A. Reyes, M. Carrasco, N. Grannis, K. Sampson | Filed: September 15, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Vince R. Potts - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | Ken Clark, M. Borrego | Filed: October 22, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Victor A Martinez - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | J D Hartley | Filed: December 09, 2008 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Victor Manuel Adan Carrasco - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | Neil H. Adler | Filed: December 16, 2008 None §U.S. Government Defendant jury demanded by 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| Victor Francisco - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | J. D. Hartley | Filed: January 05, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Vanjlis Garafolo - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | Martell | Filed: January 05, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Vinh Ngoc Ha - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | John E. Sugrue, Federal Bureau of Prisons | Filed: January 21, 2009 None §U.S. Government Defendant jury demanded by 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| Vicente Flores - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | J. Sugrue | Filed: February 04, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2241 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus |
| Vincent Regan - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | James A. Yates, E. Navarro | Filed: March 11, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Vernon Steward‚ Jr. - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | Ken Clark | Filed: April 06, 2009 None §Federal Question jury demanded by 28:2254 Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus (State) |
| Virgil E. Holt - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | Yubeta, K. Prior, Soto, R. Nicholas, J. M. Ortega, Bubbel, F. Rivera, Knight, J. Tyree, Pinkerton, J. Juden, Valasco, Worrell, M. Carrasco, Large, G. Adame, R. Valverde, A. Holgen, Crouch, D. Coontz, Yo, L. Machado, D. Zanchi | Filed: May 04, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Vernon Anderson - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | Brian Phillips, W.K. Myers | Filed: June 08, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Virgil Price McCurley - Judge Theresa A. Goldner More Information >>> | State of California, Rehabilitation, Department of Corrections | Filed: July 24, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Vincent C. Ortiz - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | James Yates | Filed: August 12, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Vincent S. Phillips - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | M. Martel | Filed: August 26, 2009 None §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Vernon D. Carroll - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> | Lemay, Robert Jort, Sofinski, Ken Clark, P. Morgan, T. Byers | Filed: September 28, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Vencil C. Green - Judge Dennis L. Beck More Information >>> | C. Hazel, D. K. Williams, A. Guerra, B. S. R. David, Burnitzki, H. A. Miranda | Filed: October 05, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Victor Figueroa Molinares - Judge Gary S. Austin More Information >>> | Neil H. Adler | Filed: November 09, 2009 None §28:2241 Petition for Wri |
| Vahan Jaladian - Judge William M. Wunderlich More Information >>> | J. Hernandez, C. Nevarez | Filed: November 12, 2009 None §42:1983 Prisoner Civil Ri |
| Victor Sanchez-Calle - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> | Wagner | Filed: November 30, 2009 None §28:1331 Federal Question |
| Victor Manuel Castaneda - Oct 14, 2010 More Information >>> | Mike McDonald | Filed: October 14, 2010 General §28:2241 |
| Virginia Frazier - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> | M. Lattimore | Filed: January 27, 2010 Habeas Corpus (General) §28:2254 Petition for Writ |
| Vershon Williams - Judge Maryland Unassigned More Information >>> | A. Klang, California Department of Corrections Medical Department, M. Richey, Gonzales | Filed: April 09, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Vicente Garcia - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> | Nelson Madrilejo, A. Joaquin, B. Grimm, K.A. Lee | Filed: April 27, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Victor Bagha - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> | United States Parole Commission | Filed: June 10, 2010 General §28:2241 |
| Vincent Grissom - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> | P.L. Vasquez, J. Ortega | Filed: December 07, 2009 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Victor Gudino - Judge Jennifer L. Thurston More Information >>> | K. Allison | Filed: July 22, 2010 General §28:2254 |
| Van A. Rose - Judge Michael J. Seng More Information >>> | J. Zaragoza | Filed: July 26, 2010 Civil Rights §42:1983 |
| Victor Pena - Judge Sandra M. Snyder More Information >>> | M. McDonald, Derral Adams, R&R Receiving Sgt., N. Grannis, Matthew Cate, Hicin Bonton, C. Martin | Filed: July 26, 2010 Civil Rights §28:1983 |
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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/