by TP staff Tracy Press
Feb 09, 2011
San Joaquin County Superior Court is looking for citizens to serve a one year term on the 2011-2012 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury.
The grand jury is made up of 19 men and women randomly selected from applicants nominated by judges of the superior court.
The panel looks into and investigates civil matters, including acting as a watchdog for government and public agencies within San Joaquin County. Past juries have inquired into community colleges, school districts, jail operations, redevelopment agencies and the housing authority.
A grand juror must be at least 18 years old, a citizen of the United States and have lived in San Joaquin County for at least one year. Applicants should possess English language skills and not be serving as a trial juror or elected official.
Qualified applicants may be interviewed by a superior court judge as well as having a background check performed by the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s office and law enforcement agencies.
Applications are available by calling 468-2827 or by visiting the superior court clerk’s office at the Tracy Branch Courthouse at 475 East 10th St. Applications are also available online at http://stocktoncourt.org/grandjury/.
The deadline for submitting an application is March 14.
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