San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury now accepting applications

The San Bernardino County Civil Grand Jury is now accepting applicants for the 2023 calendar year.

The Civil Grand Jury is charged by the California Penal Code to investigate all aspects of the county, including cities and special districts, and potentially hear information on certain criminal investigations.

All communications to the Grand Jury are confidential and every signed citizen complaint is responded to after investigation.

Service as a grand juror involves an average of three to five full working days per week, which is compensated at $60 per day with appropriate mileage. The regular Grand Jury meeting place is located in the City of San Bernardino.

To be eligible for selection, a person must be at least 18 years of age, a United States citizen, and a resident of the County of San Bernardino for at least one year prior to appointment. Other requirements include sufficient knowledge of the English language, possession of natural faculties, of ordinary intelligence, sound judgment, and good character. By law, elected public officials are not eligible.

Interested citizens are encouraged to apply online or in-person at 172 West Third Street, Second Floor, San Bernardino. The application deadline is July 31.

For more information or to apply, visit http://wp.sbcounty.gov/grandjury/ or contact the Grand Jury coordinator at (909) 387-9120.