Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Solano County needs Grand Jury members

Times-Herald staff report
Posted: 03/09/2011 01:01:43 AM PST

FAIRFIELD -- The Solano County Superior Court is looking for citizens to serve on the Civil Grand Jury, with potential to serve a subsequent Grand Jury term, court officials have announced.
To be eligible, residents must be 18 or older, have lived in the county at least one year and be U.S. citizens. The deadline to apply is May 2.

As the county's investigative body, the Civil Grand Jury may examine all aspects of local government in an effort to ensure that residents' interests are being served. The Grand Jury also looks into citizen complaints alleging suspicions of governmental misconduct or inefficiencies.

Grand Jury service requires a time commitment of at least 10 to 25 hours per week.

Residents interested in applying may call Florinda Itchon at the Office of the Grand Jury at (707) 435-2575 or visit the court's website at www.solanocourts.com to obtain an application.

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