VENTURA — Ventura County residents have an opportunity to meet the 2019-2020 Ventura County Grand Jurors and tour the Grand Jury Chambers on March 12, 2020. The public may meet the Grand Jurors between 1 PM and 3 PM, review Grand Jury reports and ask questions about Grand Jury service. The Grand Jury offices are located at 646 County Square Drive, 3rd Floor, Ventura, California.
The Grand Jury is a civil investigative panel of 19 volunteers. This oversight group investigates issues and citizen complaints and makes recommendations in a published final report to improve the operations of local government.
The Grand Jury may examine all aspects of Ventura County government and the 10 city governments in the county, as well as special districts.
Applications to serve on the Grand Jury will be available. Officials from Ventura County government and Ventura County Superior Court will also be in attendance. Light refreshments will be served.
To become a Grand Juror, you must be 18 years or older, a U.S. citizen and a Ventura County resident for at least a year. A complete list of requirements and the application form can be found at: https://www.ventura.org/grand-jury/become-a-grand-juror.
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Applications may also be requested by calling Jury Services at (805) 289-8661. Applications will be accepted until April 17, 2020.
Applications are now being accepted from qualified citizens interested in serving as Ventura County Civil Grand Jurors for the July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 session.
The Grand Jury serves as the eyes and ears of the residents of Ventura County. It is comprised of a panel of 19 citizens who make recommendations to improve the operations of local government and to verify that public funds are handled properly. The Grand Jury reviews public complaints, investigates county and city government agencies, inspects public detention facilities, investigates special districts, and prepares reports on investigated matters.
Those interested in becoming a Grand Juror must:
- be a citizen of the United States
- be 18 years of age or older
- be a resident of Ventura County for at least one year
- be of sound judgment and fair character
- be fluent in the English language
- be able to attend hearings and meetings four to five days a weekThis volunteer work can provide great personal satisfaction. As a Grand Juror, you can make a worthwhile contribution to the improvement of public agencies. A per diem fee plus mileage is paid.Applications can be found at www.ventura.org/grand-jury or may be obtained from Jury Services by e-mail at jury-services@ventura.courts.ca.gov or by calling (805) 289-8661.