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How are Grand Jurors Selected?

Each year the Solano County Superior Court Judges identify qualified citizens who might serve on the Grand Jury. Nominations for prospective jurors are made by the judges themselves and other public elected officials.

Solano County residents are urged to volunteer for service on the Grand Jury. Those recommended are interviewed by a Superior Court Judge, Court Executive Officer and the Grand Jury Foreperson. Based on the results of interviews, a pool of qualified jury candidates is created and these citizens are invited to appear in the Superior Court of the Presiding Judge. Names are then drawn randomly by the Clerk of the Court.

The new Grand Jury will consist of second-term jurors, plus new members, to make a total of nineteen jurors. All nineteen are sworn and given a description of their duties and responsibilities by the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. These citizens begin their one year term on July 1st.

What are the qualifications to be a Grand Juror?

Prospective Grand Jurors must possess the following qualifications (California Penal Code §893):
  1. Be a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or older who has resided in the county for one year immediately before being sworn.
  2. Be in possession of natural faculties, of ordinary intelligence and sound judgment, and fair character.
  3. Possess sufficient knowledge of the English language.

Any prospective jurors are also required to have reliable transporation.

Desirable qualifications for a Grand Juror include:

  • Have sufficient time and commitment.
  • Be in good health.
  • Be open-minded with concern for views of others.
  • Have the ability to work with others.
  • Have a genuine interest in community affairs.
  • Have investigative skill and an ability to write reports.

A person is not able to be a Grand Juror if any of the following apply:

  • The person is serving as a trial juror in any court of this state.
  • The person has been discharged as a Grand Juror in any court of this state within one year.
  • The person has been convicted of malfeasance in office or any felony or other high crime.
  • The person is serving as an elected public official.

What is the time commitment?

Persons selected for the Grand Jury must make a commitment to a minimum of six (6) days per month for their one year term. During major investigations, Grand Jury members may need to serve three (3) or more days per week.

Are Grand Jurors paid?

Grand Jurors receive a nominal payment for meetings, and are reimbursed for mileage and Grand Jury related expenses.

Is there training provided?

An orientation program about the role of the Grand Jury and about local government will be provided by the Grand Jury Foreperson. Each year Grand Jury members are invited to attend statewide training seminars provided by experts on grand juries.

Where can I get more information?

Information regarding the Grand Jury may be obtained from:

GRAND JURY OFFICE
SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SOLANO
600 UNION AVENUE
FAIRFIELD, CA 94533
(707) 207-7302