Information on legal actions for challenging a parole denial, rescission or reversal, including common legal issues that can be raised

Information on BPH hearing procedures, including an overview of the California parole process from UnCommon Law, an organization that provides advocacy and support for people in the parole hearing process

Information about the different types of petitions for challenging a criminal conviction or sentence in addition to or instead of a direct appeal

Information about how a person might get released from prison through resentencing if they (1) have a serious and advanced medical condition with an end-of-life trajectory, (2) are permanently medically incapacitated with a medical condition or functional impairment that makes them permanently unable to complete activities of basic daily living, or (3) have progressive end-stage dementia.

How to file a notice of appeal from a criminal judgment and contact information for the state appellate defense offices

Information about early parole consideration for some people who are over the age of 50 (or in some cases 60)

This non-profit organization publishes some resources for people incarcerated in prisons and jails, including a Racial Justice Act Guide and information on resentencing laws

A summary of some of the changes to the laws on sentences and enhanements in the past few years and whether those laws apply to people convicted before the new laws took effect.

Information and forms for filing a state habeas corpus petition. A state habeas corpus petition can be used to challenge policies or actions by prison or jail staff or (in some circumstances) to challenge a criminal conviction or sentence.

Describes the credits available to people serving county jail sentences for felonies, and how they are different from credits available to people serving CDCR prison terms

Information about how to ask to have a murder, attempted murder, or manslaughter conviction reduced under new laws that took effect in 2019 and 2022 (SB 1437 and SB 775)

Link to the Governor's website information and forms for requesting a pardons or commutation

Information on the types of issues that can be raised and legal actions that can be brought to challenge a conviction or sentence after entering a guilty or no contest plea

Link to the court's Handbook for people bringing their own lawsuits, such as federal civil rights (§ 1983) cases

Information on early parole consideration ("Prop. 57 parole") for some people serving sentences for non-violent crimes

Information on resentencing per Penal Code § 1172.1 pursuant to a recommendation (by CDCR, a county jail administrator, or the DA) or a person's request

Information about recent laws concerning collection of restitution, fees, and fines that are imposed as part of a criminal sentence

This non-profit organization has a hotline and publishes resources about re-rentry to the community

Information about special parole rules and registration requirements for people with sex offenses listed in Penal Code § 290)

U.S. Supreme Court Guide to Filing In Forma Pauperis Cases, for filing a petition for asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case following completion of lower court appeal and/or writ processes