Monday, April 11, 2011

Solano County grand jury looking for volunteers

Times-Herald staff report/
Posted: 04/11/2011 01:01:15 AM PDT

The Solano County grand jury is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2011-2012 civil grand jury.

Residents who have lived in the county for one year, are U.S. citizens and are at least 18 may apply.

The civil grand jury is an arm of the Superior Court. Jurors conduct investigations and may examine all aspects of county and city government as well as special and school districts.

As part of its function, the grand jury also looks into citizen complaints alleging suspicion of governmental misconduct or inefficiencies.

Grand jury service requires a minimum of 10 to 25 hours per week.

Those interested can contact Florinda Itchon at (707) 435-2575, or visit www.solanocourts.com to obtain an application online.

Deadline to apply is May 2.

http://www.timesheraldonline.com/news/ci_17817784

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