Job Details
Salary: $0.00 Daily
Location : Salinas Monterey Marina, CA
Job Type: Volunteer
Job Number: 24/VCGJ/03DG
Department: Civil
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
DEFINITION
The Superior Court of California, County of Monterey is looking for 30 volunteer citizens to serve as Grand jurors. The 30 persons drawn randomly will constitute the prospective grand jury panel. The first 19 jurors become the Monterey County Grand Jury. The remaining 11 are to provide as alternate grand jurors. Alternates may be called to serve at any time when a sworn juror becomes unable to complete their service during the course of the fiscal year.
The Grand Jury is charged with keeping watch over numerous government agencies, cities and districts throughout the county. The Civil Grand Jury may investigate, evaluate and make recommendations to any city, county or special district agency that receives county funds.
California law also requires the Grand Jury to inspect county and city jails and detention facilities, and to review county financial accounts and records. The Grand Jury relies on its own discretion and citizens' to determine other issues to investigate.
Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
The Grand Jury is an investigatory body created for the protection of society and the enforcement of the law. Although the responsibilities of a juror are many and diverse, its predominant functions include:
A. Civil Government Oversight.
This is the major function of present-day grand jurors, and considerable effort is devoted to these responsibilities. The Grand Jury may examine all aspects of county and city government to ensure that the best interests of Monterey County citizens are being served. The Grand Jury reviews and evaluates procedures, methods and systems utilized by county government to determine whether more efficient and economical programs may be employed. The Grand Jury is also authorized to:
1. Inspect and audit books, records and financial expenditures to ensure
that public funds are properly accounted for and legally spent.
2. Inspect financial records of Monterey County.
3. Examine the books and records of any nonprofit organization receiving
county or city funds.
4. Inquire into the conditions of jails and detention centers.
5. Inquire into any charges of willful misconduct in office by public officials
or employees.
On the last day of the year of service, the grand jury is required by law to submit all final reports to the presiding judge of the Superior Court. These reports, with appropriate recommendations, include all studies and investigations conducted by the jury during its term. The reports are published at the end of each Grand Jury term.
B. Citizen Complaints.
As part of the civil function, the Grand Jury receives letters from citizens alleging mistreatment by officials, suspicions of misconduct or governmental inefficiencies. Such inquiries are kept confidential. The ultimate goal of the Civil Grand Jury is to improve government in Monterey County and to make public official responsible and responsive to the people.
Minimum Qualifications & Examples of Experience and Training
EDUCATION
Any combination of education, training and/or experience which substantially demonstrates the above knowledge, skills and abilities:
Other Information
REQUIRED DATES OF ATTENDANCE:
To volunteer as a Civil Grand Juror it will be necessary for you to attend one of the following information sessions with interviews to follow. Please choose whichever is most convenient for you.
Wednesday, May 08, 2024 at 2 p.m. - Monterey Jury Assembly Room
1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey CA 93940
Thursday, May 09, 2024 at 2 p.m.- Salinas Jury Assembly Room
240 Church Street, Salinas CA 93901
Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. - King City Courthouse
250 Franciscan Way, King City, CA 93908
Not eligible for benefits.
01
To qualify and serve on the Civil Grand Jury, you must meet the following requirements as outlined in Penal Code 893Are you a Citizen of the US and of the age of 18 or older? Yes - proceed, No - Do not proceed.
02
To qualify and serve on the Civil Grand Jury, you must meet the following requirements as outlined in Penal Code 893Have you been residing in the State of California and county of Monterey for 1 year immediately before being selected? Yes - proceed, No - Do not proceed.
03
To qualify and serve on the Civil Grand Jury, you must meet the following requirements as outlined in Penal Code 893Possess natural faculties of ordinary intelligence, of sound judgment, and of fair character and possess sufficient knowledge of the English language? Yes-proceed No - do not proceed.
04
Grand Juror Criminal Background Check Information. Pursuant to Penal Code 893, 904.6 & 910 the Presiding Judge is obligated to impanel a Grand Jury comprised of members deemed "qualified" and "competent to serve".By checking yes you are authorizing the court to have a background check processed. Yes-Proceed No- do not proceed.
05
Please briefly describe your responsibilities, general experience and qualifications/skills that show your ability to preform the tasks listed in the Civil Grand Jury Bulletin.
06
Please briefly tell us about any volunteer activities/responsibilities you are currently involved in, or may have been in the past.
07
Briefly describe what skills / abilities and areas of interest you have, which may benefit the civil grand jury in any of the following areas of writing and editing reports, email communications, organizing materials, setting appointments, investigations, conducting interviews, on-line research, and analysis of reports:
08
During the month of July there will be several Civil Grand Jury training sessions and workshops. Do you plan to be absent from the county for more than 2 weeks from July 3, 2024 through July 11, 2024?
09
If you answered yes to question number 8, then please provide us with the following information. Length of time you will be out of Monterey County between July 3, 2024 thru July 11, 2024:Anticipated departure date:Anticipated return date:I you answered No to question number 8, then please type N/A
10
Participation in the Civil Grand Jury is strictly voluntary. If you are currently employed, your employer is under no obligation to grant you time off to participate in this twelve month service, nor is your employer required to pay you any type of wages or salary while you participate. If you are currently employed it is your responsibility to advise your employer that you are applying to participate in the selection process as a Civil Grand Juror, and if selected you will be committed to a twelve month voluntary service. By checking the Yes box you are verifying that you have read and understand this statement in its entirety. If you check the No box then you will not be eligible to move forward as a volunteer.
Required Question