The purpose of this site is to provide information about locating and filing cases in the federal courts. If you are filing this petition in the superior court, you only need to file the original unless local rules require additional copies.Welcome to the Contra Costa County Superior Court Self-Help Resource Center. To file a habeas action, send the court the following items: â–« Your original, completed petition form. In all writs of habeas corpus sought on account of the detention of a spouse or child, the court on hearing all the facts may exercise its discretion. Federal habeas corpus is a procedure under which a federal court may review the legality of an individual's incarceration. A habeas corpus petition cannot act as a second direct appeal. When not in the office, Marta serves as a Director on the Governing Board of the Contra Costa County Bar Association (CCCBA). United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Please note that the park tour was filmed at various times between 2022 and 2024 and lodges may have been upgraded during this time.