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PRESS RELEASE. The San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury is a group of citizens investigating various community issues, such as government operations and public services. Members of the Grand Jury have the power to make recommendations and play an important role in the justice system.
San Mateo County residents who are interested in participating in the Grand Jury process are encouraged to apply. The statutory requirements are that each Grand Juror:
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Reside in San Mateo County for at least one year before being selected;
- Have ordinary intelligence and good character;
- Possess a working knowledge of the English language;
- Not presently serving as a trial juror;
- Not having been a Grand Juror within one year of being selected (jurors may be held over for a second year);
- Not having been convicted of a felony or of malfeasance in office;
- Not presently serving as an elected official.
The application deadline is March 31. All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee, and finalists will be invited for an interview.
The Civil Grand Jury is a judicial body composed of 19 citizens. It is impaneled to act as an “arm of the court,” as authorized by the State Constitution, to be a voice of the people and conscience of the community.
History of the Grand Jury
The Grand Jury can be traced to the time of the Norman conquest of England in 1066.
PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION
TO: Bianca Fasuescu Executive Office, 2nd Floor San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury 400 County Center Redwood City, CA 94063
OR EMAIL IT TO: [email protected]
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 28, 2023
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