Grand jury applications are being accepted

Applications are being accepted for membership in the 2007-2008 county grand jury. The deadline is April 13.  You must be a resident of San Mateo county for more than a year, a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or older, of "ordinary intelligence, sound judgment and good character", and have "sufficient" knowledge of the English language. Elected public officials are not eligible to serve. Application forms can be obtained by writing Grand Jury Clerk, Court Executive Office, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063 or telephoning (650) 599-1711.