(1025) Grand Jury

The Civil Grand Jury is a constitutionally-mandated body of citizens who volunteer for a one-year term of service. It is assembled annually to investigate the finances, operations, and affairs of local cities, the County, and other local governmental agencies. Typical work products of the Civil Grand Jury include final reports and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, area city councils, and special districts. The administrative office provides administrative support by assisting with purchasing equipment, supplies, travel, training, and meeting reimbursements. The County Counsel’s Office is designated by law as the Grand Jury’s legal advisor. One attorney in the office is assigned to provide legal advice and assistance to the Grand Jury, with an ethical wall between that attorney and others who assist the Board of Supervisors and other County officials in responding to the Grand Jury’s annual report.

• Preparing the 21/22 Grand Jury report.

• Recruitment and retention of annual Grand Jury panel.
• Investigating concerns of the community.