Want to be a government watchdog? Here’s how to apply to serve on the Civil Grand Jury
Stanislaus County Superior Court is accepting applications from citizens interested in volunteering to serve on the Civil Grand Jury.
The 19-member Civil Grand Jury investigates complaints from residents, civic groups, government employees and others about the operations of county and city governments, special districts and school districts.
The term of office for civil grand jurors is one year, from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
Grand jurors must be available at least 20 hours per month. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, applicants must be able to work via phone or video conference, so a smart phone and internet access are required.
Those interested are encouraged to contact the Grand Jury Office at 209-525-4252 for an application to be mailed, or visit www.stanct.org/selectionapplication-process to download a form and learn more about the qualification process.
Those who qualify to serve on the grand jury will be interviewed by a panel designated by Presiding Judge Robert Westbrook. Westbrook will select 30 finalists, from which the 19-member Civil Grand Jury panel and six alternates are selected by random drawing.
The deadline for submitting applications is April 15.
