The San Diego Superior Court announced today that the application period for those interested in serving on the County Grand Jury has been extended to February 3, 2023. This extension is aimed at encouraging more citizens from throughout San Diego County to apply as less than half of the expected number of applications have been received so far.
The Grand Jury's primary function is to investigate citizen complaints and act as a “watchdog” over government agencies. It is important to note that the Grand Jury does not conduct criminal investigations.
Individuals interested in serving on the Grand Jury can obtain an application form by downloading it from the San Diego Superior Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov or the Grand Jury’s website at sdcounty.ca.gov/grandjury. Applications can also be obtained by calling 619-450-7272 or by visiting one of the following locations: Central Courthouse, East County, North County or South County Regional Centers.
The 19-member body will work four days a week, approximately six hours a day, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. There is a small stipend per day, plus mileage and downtown parking provided to Grand Jury members.
All application forms must be received by the extended deadline of February 3, 2023. Qualified candidates will be nominated for a random drawing tentatively scheduled for June 2, 2023. The random drawing process ensures that each supervisorial district is represented equally by population.
To qualify for consideration, applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, have sufficient knowledge of the English language and have lived in San Diego County for at least one year prior to selection. All candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
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