Wednesday, December 17, 2014

SAN BERNARDINO: Court seeks civil grand jury applications

Volunteers serve up to five days a week for a year on a civil grand jury that investigates aspects of local governments

BY GAILWESSON / STAFF WRITER
Published: Dec. 17, 2014 12:00 p.m.
San Bernardino County Superior Court is seeking volunteers to serve as civil grand jurors for the 2015-16 year. The grand jury meets in secret weekly at the San Bernardino Historic Courthouse to investigate aspects of local governments.
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San Bernardino County Superior Court is seeking volunteers to serve as civil grand jurors for the July 2015 to June 30, 2016 term.
Volunteer service involves an average of three to five days per week meeting in downtown San Bernardino, according to a San Bernardino County Superior Court news release. Compensation is $25 a day plus meals and mileage.
Potential applicants must be U.S. citizens at least age 18 and San Bernardino County residents for at least a year prior to appointment. The state Penal Code calls for civil grand juries to investigate aspects of local government, and sometimes hear criminal investigation information. Civil juries respond to all signed citizen complaints.
Volunteers may obtain an application by calling 909-387-3820, pick one up at a county courthouse or complete an application online at www/sbcounty.gov/grandjury The application deadline is March 2.
Contact the writer: 951-368-9075 or gwesson@pe.com
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