(Ventura County) Grand Jury seeks volunteers for 2014-15

Watchdog group seeks new volunteers

The Ventura County civil grand jury will have an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. Wed., Feb. 5 at 646 County Square Drive (third floor), Ventura.

Attendees can learn what grand jury service consists of, view the chambers, meet jurors and have refreshments.

Application for new jurors to serve from July 1, 2014, to July 1, 2015, will be available at the open house.

The civil grand jury is an all volunteer public watchdog group that investigates complaints from the public, researches and writes reports, and makes recommendations about all aspects of local and county government.

The civil grand jury does not pursue criminal cases or give evidence in court.

To qualify for service, applicants must be citizens 18 years of age or older, have lived in Ventura County for at least a year immediately before serving, have average intelligence and good character, and know sufficient English.

Applications will be accepted until April 15.

For more information or an application, visit www.grandjury. countyofventura.org or call (805) 654-5025.

The Camarillo Acorn, 01/17/14.