SAN DIEGO COUNTY GRAND JURY LOOKING FOR NEW APPLICANTS

San Diego County Grand Jury Looking for New Applicants Application period is open through January 14, 2022 

November 9, 2021 – The San Diego Superior Court is now seeking dedicated residents with sound judgment from throughout the county to serve on the 2022/2023 San Diego County  Grand Jury. The Grand Jury investigates citizen complaints and performs its traditional  function as a “watchdog” over government agencies. It does not conduct criminal investigations. 

Applications can be downloaded 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 stopping by the Central Courthouse or 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,  2022, through June 30, 2023, at the Central Courthouse located in downtown San Diego. A  small stipend per day, plus mileage, and downtown parking are provided. 

All application forms must be received by January 14, 2022. Qualified candidates will be  nominated for a random drawing tentatively scheduled for June 3, 2022. The random drawing  gives each supervisorial district equal representation by population. 

Individuals who meet the following requirements are encouraged to apply: ∙ U.S. citizen 

∙ At least 18 years old 

∙ Sufficient knowledge of the English language  

∙ Lived in San Diego County for at least one year prior to selection 

All candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.