Yuba County Grand Jury

The Grand Jury's role has its basis in the U.S. Constitution (Fifth Amendment), in the California State Constitution (Art. I, Sec. B), and in numerous statutes of the State of California. It functions as an arm of the judicial branch of government, and at the local level, operates under the authority of the Superior Court. Citizens are nominated and selected to the Grand Jury, after which the Presiding Judge (or his/her designee) formally charges its members with the duties and the responsibilities established by law, and guides the Grand Jury during its term. For more information, please see our Grand Jury Overview page.

Grand Jury Reports	How to Apply to Serve
The Grand Jury Process	Complaints
Who Can Serve	Contact Information

Grand Jury Reports

Please see our Grand Jury Reports page to view current and past Grand Jury reports and responses.(return to top)

The Grand Jury Process

For detailed information on how the Grand Jury process works, please view our Grand Jury Process page.(return to top)

Who Can Serve?

Yuba County residents who are interested in participating in the Grand Jury process are encouraged to apply. The statutory requirements are that each Grand Juror:

Be a citizen of the United States;
Be at least 18 years of age;
Reside in Yuba County for at least one year before being selected;
Have ordinary intelligence and good character;
Possess a working knowledge of the English language;
Not presently serving as a trial juror in any court of the state
Not having been a Grand Juror within one year of being selected (jurors may be held over for a second year);
Have not been convicted of a felony;
Not presently serving as an elected official.

Who Would Make a Good Grand Juror?

Are you a good listener?
Can you cooperate with 18 others toward a common goal?
Can you keep a secret? All your work must be confidential.
Have you the stamina to commit yourself to a full year of productive work?
Can you ask thoughtful questions, review documents, and help write lucid reports?
Are you interested in trying to increase the efficiency of local government, save taxpayers' dollars, and improve services?
Can you devote, on the average, 10 to 15 hours per week; attend evening meetings twice a month?

Grand Jury Demographics

For the demographics of the 2007-2008 Grand Jury, please click here.
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How to Apply

Interested citizens who wish to serve on the Yuba County Grand Jury should should fill out a Grand Jury Application and mail to:

Yuba County Superior Court
Attn: Jury Services
215 Fifth Street, Suite 200
Marysville, CA 95901

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Complaints to the Grand Jury

If you wish to file a complaint with the Grand Jury, please fill out the Grand Jury Complaint Form and mail it to the Grand Jury. (return to top)

Grand Jury Contact Information

Any matters referred to the Grand Jury for possible investigation must be submitted in writing with supporting background information and documents. If documents are available, but too voluminous to mail, indicate that in correspondence.

Correspondence should be directed to:

Grand Jury Foreperson
c/o Yuba County Superior Court
215 Fifth Street, Suite 200
Marysville, CA 95901
yubagrandjury@yubacourts.org

Interested citizens who wish to serve on the Yuba County Grand Jury should direct correspondence to: