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Civil Grand Jury Application 2026-2027 (This application is not for a jury trial or a criminal grand jury)

1.PERSONAL INFORMATION(Required.)
2.Please provide the following:(Required.)
3.Do you have a disability that would require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate as a grand juror, please describe the nature of the accommodation you would need.(Required.)
4.QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify to serve on the Civil Grand Jury, you must meet the following requirements as outlined in California Penal Code Section 893:

*Be a citizen of the United States; 18 years of age or older
*Be a current resident of Sonoma County and for one year immediately before June 24, 2026
*Possess average intelligence, sound judgment and character
*Possess sufficient knowledge of the English language

Do you meet all the qualifications above?(Required.)
5.DISQUALIFICATIONS

A person is not legally qualified to apply to serve on the Civil Grand Jury if any of the following apply:

*The person is serving as a trial juror in any California Court
*The person is serving as an elected public officer
*The person has been discharged as a civil grand juror in any California court within one year
*The person has been convicted of malfeasance in office or any felony or other high crime

Are you disqualified by any of the above?(Required.)
6.If selected as a Grand Juror, you will be required to swear to or affirm an
oath of allegiance to the United States and the State of California, and to maintain confidentiality, both during the term and forever, regarding discussions, interviews and evidence the jury produces regarding investigations or other civil grand jury matters. Do you have any objections to taking such an oath or affirmation?(Required.)
7.Civil Grand Jurors are REQUIRED to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) for transparency and for conflict-of-interest prevention. This disclosure is in compliance with the California Fair Political Practices Act. If seated as a juror, are you willing to file a Form 700?(Required.)
8.Have you ever served on a Civil Grand Jury in any county in California?(Required.)
9.Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.625, the Superior Court is required to collect demographic information of applicants applying for Civil Grand Jury service. Please check your appropriate age range:(Required.)
10.GENDER
Please answer the question that best describes you:(Required.)
11.Race or Ethnicity

Please select from the following categories (candidates may select more than one category)(Required.)
12.BACKGROUND
Employment Status(Required.)
13.If currently employed or self-employed, can you participate as a juror, during possible business hours for the period that the grand jury shall be in session?(Required.)
14.Please summarize your educational history:(Required.)
15.Please summarize your community service experience:(Required.)
16.Have you ever held public office or been employed by any city, county or public agency within Sonoma County?(Required.)
17.Have you ever sued a public agency, currently have a pending action before or against a public agency; or are presently contemplating any such action?(Required.)
18.Are you related to or closely associated with any elected official or public employee in the county?(Required.)
19.Basic computer proficiency is necessary to participate in Civil Grand Jury activities. The County of Sonoma provides jurors with laptops and basic computer training. The use of county laptops is to ensure the confidentiality of the Civil Grand Jury files.(Required.)
Do you have reliable internet access?
Are you able to communicate via email?
Are you able to prepare a word document?
Are you able to do a computer search?
Would you be able to participate in Zoom meetings?
Computer Proficiency
20.An individual's communication skills are important in order for the jury, as a whole, to be successful. On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest and 1 being lowest, please select the number that best represents your capabilities in the following categories:(Required.)
Writing skills
Working in groups
Listening skills
Respecting the opinions of others
Communication Skills
21.Civil Grand Jury hours vary throughout the term (July to June). Most of these hours are during the workday, especially during investigations. Some work can be done at home. Depending on how many investigations you commit to, are you able to devote 10 to 25 hours per week (hours do fluctuate) over the one-year period?(Required.)
22.Individual commitment is key to the success of the entire Civil Grand Jury, thus limiting time away during the term is important. Do you have plans to be away for any extended period of time between June 24, 2026 and June 30, 2027?(Required.)
23.Are you able to travel to various areas of the county to conduct inspections or investigations?(Required.)
24.MANDATORY DATES

*Orientation May 20, 2026
Applicant orientation at the Sonoma County Criminal Courthouse, 3:00 p.m., 625 Administration Drive, Santa Rosa, California

*Empanelment Ceremony June 24, 2026
 The Empanelment Ceremony (selection of jurors and alternates for the 2026-2027 Civil Grand Jury term begins) - 3:00 p.m., 625 Administration Drive, Santa Rosa, California

*Computer Distribution (1 hour individual appointments) either July 9th or July 10th, 2026.
 Assignment of computers to new jurors

*Civil Grand Jury Training July 13-14, 2026
 New jurors and alternate Civil Grand Jury training: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day (location to be determined)

*July 16, 2026
Local orientation/computer training: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Los Guilicos)

If selected as a juror, will you commit to attending ALL these mandatory activities:(Required.)
25.If selected, I understand that a criminal background check will be conducted, and I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this questionnaire is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.(Required.)
26.How did you hear about the civil grand jury? Please check all that apply.(Required.)
27.Please type your name to verify the accuracy of this application(Required.)
28.Date application completed(Required.)
Current Progress,
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