San Joaquin County Superior Court Seeking Applicants to Serve on the 2021-2022 Civil Grand Jury
The San Joaquin County Superior Court is seeking applicants to serve on the fiscal year 2021–2022 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury. The deadline for application submission is April 2, 2021.
Applications can be obtained by calling (209) 992-5290. Applications can also be found on the Court’s website at /civil-grand-jury.
Members of the 2021–2022 Civil Grand Jury will begin serving August 1, 2021. The Grand Jury is comprised of nineteen citizens whose names are randomly selected from applicants nominated by the Judges of the Superior Court. The Civil Grand Jury inquires into and investigates the functions and operations of governmental bodies, agencies, and public officials within San Joaquin County, as well as complaints received from the public. Past reports have focused on juvenile group homes, community college and school districts, jail operations, special districts, and housing authorities.
Comments from recent grand jurors regarding their involvement and experiences include: “A strong desire to serve our citizens and make sure all governmental agencies are doing their job.” “I love the fact that jurors have vast knowledge in the fields they have worked in, which gives first-hand experience to the topics discussed . . .” and “Meeting a wide variety of community members and working together.”
Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, applicants must be able to participate via telephone or video appearance (a smartphone and internet access are required).
A Grand Juror must be at least 18 years of age, a United States citizen who has resided in San Joaquin County for at least one year, possess sufficient knowledge of the English language, and not currently be serving as a trial juror or elected public official. Qualified applicants may be interviewed by a Superior Court Judge. The San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office will conduct background investigations, including a record check through law enforcement agencies.