The following is a press release issued by the Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino:
The Honorable Ann Moorman has extended the deadline to submit applications to serve on the 2025/2026 Grand Jury to June 23, 2025.
Service on the Civil Grand Jury is an excellent opportunity to learn about the inner workings of government while providing a valuable service to the community. The 19 members of the Civil Grand Jury serve for one year and are empowered to investigate the operations of county and city governments, school districts and special districts. The Grant Jury submits reports and recommendations to improve efficiency and public service for consideration by local government departments and agencies. The Civil Grand Jury sets its own agenda and meeting schedule. Much of the work is performed in small committees allowing for considerable flexibility in the work schedule and meeting locations.
To attract more residents from the geographically distant regions of Mendocino County, the Civil Grand Jury is making it possible for interested members of the public to participate remotely. The Civil Grand Jury has implemented remote meeting protocols to maximize participation while reducing the demand for travel.
Grand Jurors are compensated $25 per full panel meeting, $10 per committee meeting and committee attendance at public meetings. Mileage is reimbursed at the current County of Mendocino rate. There is free onsite parking. Prior to being nominated, each qualifying applicant is interviewed by a judge. Training for Grand Jurors will be provided in July, 2025 either remotely or in the County offices.
To serve as a Civil Grand Juror, the following requirements must be met:
- At least 18 years of age
- United States citizen
- Resident of Mendocino County for at least one year
- Sufficiently fluent in written and spoken English.
- Not currently serving on any other governmental board or commission during the term
- Not presently holding a public office
- Not personally active in any campaign of a candidate for elective office
- Computer skills highly desirable
Applications and related information are available on the Court’s website at: Grand Jury (ca.gov). The application may also be obtained in person at the Superior Court, 100 North State Street, Rm. 303, Ukiah or by calling the Grand Jury at (707) 463-4320.
For more information contact:
Chelsea Leher, Administrative Technician
Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino
100 N. State Street, Room 303
Ukiah, CA 954825
(707) 468-2056
How about talking to ex-Mendocino county employees? Seems a lot easier…
What has the Grand Jury ever done to make local and County government better? Seems like our County and cities are just as badly mismanaged as they were twenty years ago when I moved here. BTW, I did apply to be on the GJ two years ago, ready to go to work. At the last minute, my appointment was pulled by this very judge without explanation. I reckon it was political and that would be emblematic of everything wrong with this County — it’s an insider’s game.
Grand Jokery. Ummm yeah. Very funny. They choose like minds that back the BS. No resolution or identification of needs upheld. More waste of time and $.
Grand Jury = waste of time, energy and effort. Why would any one want to be on it? All reports are ignored. Never taken seriously. Nothing ever changes. This brings apathy on the community’s part and fear of retribution if you ask questions or dare to speak up. NOTHING ever changes.