This manual explains how someone without a lawyer can file a petition for writ of habeas corpus in the California state courts. This petition must be clearly handwritten in ink or typed.You should exercise care to make sure all answers are true and correct. When we wrote this Informational Material we did our best to give you useful and accurate information because we know that prisoners often have difficulty. The Writ of Habeas Corpus protects prison inmates from false imprisonment to ensure people are not thrown into jail unlawfully. The LPS Act sought to, "end the inappropriate, indefinite, and involuntary commitment of persons with mental health disorders." This review has resulted in the filing of this petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. The evidence presented in the State court proceeding. Prison inmates can file a habeas corpus petition with the California Superior Court. Writ of habeas corpus in the California Superior Court in and For the County of Sacramento, which denied his petition in a reasoned decision.