Court Extends Grand Jury Application Deadline to February 24

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California Superior Local Rules

January 14, 2022 Court Extends Grand Jury Application Deadline to February Santa Ana, CA – Orange County Superior Court Assistant Presiding Judge Maria Hernandez has extended the application deadline to Thursday, February 24, to serve on the next 19-member Orange County Grand Jury. The Court typically receives applications from about residents.

So far, just individuals have applied for the panel that will serve from July through June 2023. “Becoming a Grand Juror during this pandemic will allow our Court to continue with our mission to provide access to justice and improve the lives of your fellow county residents,” Judge Hernandez said, adding, “I strongly urge Orange County citizens to take advantage of this exciting opportunity.” The Grand Jury panel serves as a public watchdog over local government entities, investigates citizen complaints, evaluates conditions at our county’s jails, and issues indictments for serious crimes.

The panel prepares and publishes reports which include recommendations for improvement of local government agencies. The appropriate government agency must respond to the report in writing. The final selection of the 19-member panel is achieved by a random drawing of to candidates who are nominated and confirmed by Superior Court judges to proportionally represent the five supervisorial districts in Orange County. A committee of judges reviews applications and interviews qualified candidates.

Qualifications to serve on the Grand Jury include being an Orange County resident, a United States citizen, and at least 18 years old. Grand jurors receive a $50 per day stipend, mileage reimbursement, and onsite parking at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana where the 19- member panel meets. The panel sets its own schedule, which typically includes working to 35 hours per week, observing the Court holidays, and taking two additional weeks off during the term.

An application form and additional information are available on the Grand Jury website at www.ocgrandjury.org, by calling the Grand Jury Hotline at 657-622-6747, or in person at the Jury Commissioner’s Office, 700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, 92701. # # # Visit Our Web Site: www.occourts.org Superior Court of California, County of Orange ● 700 Civic Center Drive West ● Santa Ana, CA Superior Court of California County of Orange News Release Public Information Office Contact: Kostas Kalaitzidis, 657-622-7097 PIO@occourts.org

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