The downtown San Diego Superior Court. (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)
San Diego County court officials are seeking applicants Wednesday to serve on the 2026-27 San Diego County Grand Jury.
Seats on the grand jury are available to eligible, qualified county residents who apply by Jan. 9, according to the San Diego Superior Court.
The 19-member grand jury will work four days a week, about six hours per day, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, at the Grand Jury office in downtown San Diego. Members receive a small stipend per day, plus mileage, with downtown parking provided.
According to a superior court statement, the grand jury does not conduct criminal investigations, but does investigate citizen complaints, as well as perform “its traditional function as a `watchdog’ over government agencies.”
Applications can be downloaded from the Grand Jury’s website. Applications can also be obtained by calling 619-450- 7272 or at the courthouses in downtown San Diego, El Cajon, Vista or Chula Vista.
Qualified candidates will be nominated for a random drawing tentatively scheduled for June 5. According to a Superior Court statement, the drawing gives each supervisorial district equal representation by population.
The requirements for applicants are:
- U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old
- Sufficient knowledge of the English language
- Lived in San Diego County for at least one year prior to selection
- Pass a criminal background check.
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