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Publication Date: Friday, January 30, 2004
Grand Jury needs volunteers
Grand Jury needs volunteers
(January 30, 2004)The Santa Clara County Superior Court is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2004-2005 Civil Grand Jury.
Civil Grand Jury Presiding Judge Thomas Hansen has announced that residents of Santa Clara County who are United States citizens and at least 18 are eligible to apply for service. The one-year term is scheduled to begin on June 24, 2004.
The Civil Grand Jury is the county's investigative body and is part of the judicial branch of government, an arm of the court.
The major function of the Grand Jury is to carry out its civil watchdog responsibilities by exercising its authority to examine all aspects of county and city government and special districts, including school districts. The Grand Jury may also inspect the adult and juvenile detention facilities.
Grand Jury service requires a significant time commitment from June 2004 to June 2005 -- at least 20 hours a week and often more.
Those interested should contact Gloria Alicia Chacon, executive assistant to the Grand Jury at (408) 882-2721 for more information or to obtain an application.
Information and a history of the Grand Jury is also available online at www.sccsuperiorcourt.org/jury/gj.html.
Applications can also be obtained on the Web site.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 6.
-- Bay City News
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