Hollister
– San Benito County is accepting applications from people
interested in serving on next year’s grand jury until June 15.
Hollister – San Benito County is accepting applications from people interested in serving on next year’s grand jury until June 15.
The new grand jury begins its one-year term on July 1. The grand jury will investigate county government institutions, the county jail and review complaints from citizens about county government agencies.
The investigations of the grand jury can be released throughout the year and all findings are published in a year-end report.
Prospective grand jurors submit their applications to the Office of the Jury Commissioner. After applications are reviewed, San Benito County Superior Court’s presiding judge will make the appointments.
To be eligible to serve on the grand jury, applicants must be at least 18 years old, a United States citizen, a San Benito County resident for at least one year and have a firm grasp of English.
Up to 19 jurors will be selected, with a minimum of 12 to form the grand jury.
Grand jury members are expected to commit up to 20 hours per month to attend meetings and other grand jury responsibilities.
Volunteers will be reimbursed for expenses incurred in serving on the grand jury.
John Sitton, San Benito Chapter president of the California Grand Jurors Association, said the state provides training for those selected as jurors.
“For those who volunteer, it’s an educational situation,” Sitton said.
