The San Diego Superior Court is now seeking dedicated residents with sound judgment from throughout the county to serve on the 2021/2022 San Diego County Grand Jury. The Grand Jury investigates citizen complaints and performs its traditional function as a “watchdog” over government agencies. It does not conduct criminal investigations.

Applications 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 stopping by the Central Courthouse or East County, North County or South County Regional Centers.

The 19-member body will work four days a week, approximately six hours a day, from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, at the Central Courthouse located in downtown San Diego. A small stipend per day, plus mileage, and downtown parking are provided.

Individuals who meet the following requirements are encouraged to apply:

• U.S. citizen
• At least 18 years old
• Sufficient knowledge of the English language
• Lived in San Diego County for at least one year prior to selection

All candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the work of the 2019/2020 Grand Jury was paused and the same Grand Jury members will remain in place for 2020/2021. People who previously applied for the 2020/2021 Grand Jury are encouraged to submit new applications to be considered for the 2021/2022 Grand Jury.