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San Diego Superior Court Wants You! Apply for a Seat on the '22-'23 Grand Jury

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The San Diego Superior Court put out a call Tuesday for residents to serve on the 2022/23 San Diego County Grand Jury.

The 19-member body will work four days a week, about six hours per day, from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, at the San Diego Central Courthouse in downtown San Diego. Members receive a small stipend per day, plus mileage, with downtown parking provided.

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According to a superior court statement, the grand jury does not conduct criminal investigations, but does investigate citizens' complaints, as well as perform "its traditional function as a `watchdog' over government agencies."

Applications, which must be received by Jan. 14, can be downloaded from the San Diego Superior Court's website at sdcourt.ca.gov or the Grand Jury's website at sdcounty.ca.gov/grandjury. Applications can also be obtained by calling 619-450-7272 or at the courthouses in downtown San Diego, El Cajon, Vista or Chula Vista.

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Qualified candidates will be nominated for a random drawing tentatively scheduled for June 3. According to a Superior Court statement, the random drawing gives each supervisorial district equal representation by population.

Applicants must:

  • be a U.S. citizen;
  • be at least 18 years old;
  • have sufficient knowledge of the English language;
  • have lived in San Diego County for at least one year prior to selection; and
  • pass a criminal background check.
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