
Informational Resources
Post-Conviction & Criminal Law
California State Court Habeas Corpus Petitions
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.
Conduct Credits for Felony County Jail Sentences
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
Restitution, Fees, and Fines for People in Prisons and Jails
Information about recent laws concerning collection of restitution, fees, and fines that are imposed as part of a criminal sentence