Applications are now being accepted for those willing serve as grand jurors for the fiscal year period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019.
The Civil Grand Jury is empowered by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects of county and city governance, and to potentially hear information on certain criminal investigations. All communications to the grand jury are confidential and every signed citizen complaint is responded to after being investigated. Service as a grand juror involves an average of three to five full working days per week, compensated at $25 per day, plus meals and appropriate mileage. The grand jury regularly meets in San Bernardino.
Those who are at least 18 years of age, a United States citizen, and a resident of California and the County of San Bernardino for at least one year prior to appointment, speak English, possess sound judgment and good character are eligible to serve. By law, elected public officials are not eligible.
Interested citizens can download the application on-line at www.sbcounty.gov/grandjury Applications can also be obtained by calling (909) 387-9120 or in-person located at 172 West Third Street, Second Floor, San Bernardino, CA. The application deadline is April 6, 2018.