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 Z
This page lists publicly available prisoner petition records filed in California for names beginning with the letter Z. 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: Z
Page: 5
Total Records for Letter Z: 232
Date Range: July 14, 1988 through April 8, 2024
Letter: Z
Page: 5
Total Records for Letter Z: 232
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.
Important Notice
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.
Are these official court records?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zachary Castaneda - Judge Fernando M Olguin More Information >>> |
Warner Bros, Sony Television, Comcast, Lions Gate Event | Filed: January 03, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Alicia G Rosenberg |
| Zachary Castaneda - Judge Fernando M Olguin More Information >>> |
Amazon, Youtube, Google | Filed: January 04, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Alicia G Rosenberg |
| Zachary Castaneda - Judge Fernando M Olguin More Information >>> |
Yessica D. Rodriguez | Filed: December 30, 2021 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Alicia G Rosenberg |
| Zuri Sana Kabisa - Judge Barbara A McAuliffe More Information >>> |
S. Tallerico, R. Garza, CSR Auditors, CDCR, Christian Pfeiffer | Filed: January 12, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 |
| Zachary Castaneda - Judge Fernando M Olguin More Information >>> |
Department of Child Support Services County of Orange, Andrew Cuomo, County of Orange California, Steven Eldred | Filed: January 10, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Alicia G Rosenberg |
| Zhuang Li, New High-Tech Enterprise Company Inc - Jan 13, 2022 More Information >>> |
USCIS, Director Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas | Filed: January 13, 2022 Mandamus & Other §08 U.S.C. § 1329 |
| Zachary Castaneda - Judge Fernando M Olguin More Information >>> |
Santa Ana Police Department, Hon. Judge Sheila Hanson, Garden Grove Police Department, Todd Spitzer | Filed: January 11, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Alicia G Rosenberg |
| Zachary Castaneda - Judge Fernando M Olguin More Information >>> |
Vanessa Atkins, Sheila Hanson, Christopher Alex, Todd Spitzer | Filed: January 18, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §28 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Alicia G Rosenberg |
| Zoelee Issac - Judge John E McDermott More Information >>> |
Matthew Atchley | Filed: January 25, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2254 , Referring Judge Christina A Snyder |
| Zachary Castaneda - Judge Fernando M Olguin More Information >>> |
Michael Lesko, Orange County Probation David Department, Valentin, Chief David Valentin, Santa Ana Police Department | Filed: January 31, 2022 Prisoner: Civil Rights §42 U.S.C. § 1983 , Referring Judge Alicia G Rosenberg |
| Zareh Manjikian - Mar 21, 2022 More Information >>> |
Sean D Moore, Kathleen Allison | Filed: March 21, 2022 Habeas Corpus (General) §28 U.S.C. § 2241 Petition |
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