By City News Service -
Riverside County residents interested in serving on the grand jury are welcome to apply between now and March 15, Superior Court officials said Wednesday.
The 19-member civil grand jury is in session year-round, investigating citizen complaints about government agencies and conducting inquiries of its own.
Applications are for the grand jury sitting from July 1 of this year to June 30, 2014.
Applicants undergo a background screening and interviews with a selection committee, comprised of judges, one of whom must nominate juror candidates.
To be considered, an applicant must be:
- an American citizen
- 18 years old or older
- a county resident for at least a year
- have "sound judgment and fair character"
- speak English
- be available for weekly hearings and meetings
- not currently serving as a trial juror
- not an elected official
- have no felony convictions
Panelists are not salaried but do receive a small per diem payment to cover expenses and are compensated for mileage.
Applications can be filled out online at http://riverside.courts.ca.gov/. Users need to select the "Divisions" tab on the court homepage and navigate to the application. They may also request a paper application by mail. It must be returned to the court by the March deadline.
More information is available by contacting court officials at (951) 777- 3163.
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