Created: 06/28/2009 02:30:33 AM PDT
The selection of the next grand jury took place this past week in Department 15 of the Yolo Superior Court with Superior Court Judge Janet Gaard presiding.
The State of California Constitution requires that every county impanel a grand jury each year. The grand jury is an arm of the judicial system, but acts as an entirely independent body. The primary functions include reviewing the operations of local governmental agencies, investigating complaints from private citizens, and considering criminal indictments.
The term of the new grand jury will officially begin until July 1, 2009, when the panel takes the oath and is sworn in.
Those people to be sworn in as members are: Deborah Chase, John Littau, James Reed, Donna Slattery, Barbara Sommer, Kymberlee Stapleton, Richard Eric Worrell, Charlotte Beal, Rick Fenaroli, Laura Melissa Turben, Kathleen Jean Stock, Enas H. Wilson, Marie Louise Kearney, Linda Nelson, Jeanne Louise Binns, Loretta Rae Teuscher, Stanley Moorhead, Mike Maucieri and Maple Avery-Dull.
Those to be sworn in as alternates are Shirley Stefano, Erich W. Linse Jr., Earl M. Kynard, Omar Lee Dodds Jr., Nancy Ullrey, Iris Velazquez, Barbara Turpin, Gary Cook, Rebecca Marquez, Selby Lee Koster, Joan Quinlan, Marcella Harrison, Enid Williams and Cary Tommeraason.
Gaard described the incoming members and alternates "an extremely well-qualified group of individuals who have committed to donating a substantial amount of time in service to our community."
The recruitment process begins in February of each year. Edwina Harper, Jury Services Supervisor, encourages all interested citizens to consider applying for the grand jury, noting, "This is a great way to become more involved in the community."
For more information regarding grand jury service and how to apply go to www.yolo.courts.ca.gov or call Yolo Superior Court Jury Services at 406-6828.
http://www.dailydemocrat.com/news/ci_12708196
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