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The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County is now seeking applications to become a member of the Santa Cruz County civil grand jury. The civil grand jury is a historic institution and serves an important role in local society.

The 19-member civil grand jury is an independent body empowered to investigate operations of city and county governments as well as other tax-supported agencies and special districts — responding also to citizen complaints on government issues.

To qualify to be on the grand jury, you must be U.S. citizens, at least age 18, have a working knowledge of the English language and have resided in the county of Santa Cruz for at least one year. Santa Cruz County is seeking volunteers who represent the ethnic and cultural diversity of the communities within the county.

All qualified citizens interested in serving on the 2021-2022 civil grand jury are invited to submit an application to the Superior Court of Santa Cruz County for consideration.

With the COVID-19 outbreak, the civil grand jury has conducted much of its business remotely using video conferencing technology and cloud computing to work collaboratively to carry out its mission while at the same time keeping its members safe.

For applications and more information, visit santacruzcourt.org or visit either the Santa Cruz Courthouse or Watsonville Courthouse to pick up an application. All applications must be received by April 26.

For questions, email jury.information@santacruzcourt.org.