Grand jury is looking for applicants for next term

Applications are being accepted for prospective member of the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury until April 18.  The next grand jury term runs from July 1 until June 30, 2009. The San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury is a volunteer fact finding body for the county.

Any resident of San Mateo County for more than one year who is a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or older, of ordinary intelligence, sound judgment and good character, with sufficient knowledge of the English language is eligible for selection. Elected public officials are not eligible.

After the completion of an interview process by a judge, jurors will be selected through a random draw.

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.