LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Superior Court seeks at least 30 applicants willing to serve as jurors and alternates on the 2012-13 Lake County Grand Jury panel.
The 19-person grand jury is selected from the different supervisorial districts in proportion to the population of each district. The Grand Jury serves as the public”s “watchdog” by investigating and reporting upon the affairs of local government.
The term of service runs from July 1 to June 30, 2013. Work involved may entail 10 to 20 hours of work per week attending committee and general meetings, responding to citizens” complaints, performing research and investigating the operations of governmental agencies and allegations of wrongdoing by public officials or employees.
The court seeks applicants in good health who are interested in community affairs, are objective and are able to work cooperatively with others. Experience in researching, interviewing, writing and editing and/or auditing is desirable. People who have a general knowledge of the responsibilities and functions of governmental and other public entities is helpful.
A Grand Juror must be a U.S. citizen, age 18 or older, speak English, be a resident of California and Lake County for at least one year prior to selection, and not hold an elected office or have any felony convictions.
Applications may be obtained from the Lake County Superior Court website at www.lake.courts.ca.gov. People can also mail a letter with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Grand Jury Coordinator, 255 N. Forbes St., Fourth Floor, Lakeport, CA 95453.
Applications are also available at each Superior Court Clerk”s Office in Lakeport or at 7000 A South Center Drive in Clearlake. Further information may be obtained by calling the Grand Jury Coordinator at 263-2282.
Applications must be received by July 3. Personal interviews will be scheduled prior to final selection.
