This is the landing page for Marin Chapter of the California Grand Jurors’ Association (MCCGJA) members who wish to bypass the general Home page that is geared for the public. If this description applies to you, bookmark this page for future direct access.
Members of the MCCGJA, as former jurors, join this Association to continue their work on behalf of the residents of Marin County. Being active in MCCGJA and its various committees allows members to support the work of the Civil Grand Jury by education and recruitment to the Grand Jury and by following up on the reports of the Grand Jury.
MCCGJA is governed by it Bylaws, last revised August 12, 2014.
COVID-19: Due to the restrictions imposed by the County regarding the coronavirus pandemic, some chapter-related meetings are taking place via the Zoom application.
Latest MCCGJA News & Events
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Dear Member, There are two important events coming up that we wanted to alert you about. First, on Thursday, June 24, at 1:00 PM we will be holding a Zoom annual meeting to elect new officers. During that meeting, we will provide…
Read more …. Upcoming Chapter Events, June 24 and July 21
Dear MCCGJA Member,It’s time once again to consider nominations for the CGJA Excellence in Reporting Awards: Best Grand Jury Reporting and Best Grand Jury Media Coverage. Please read Barbara Sommer’s message below. Use the link to go to the forms for…
Read more …. Nominations for Excellence in Reporting Awards
Dear MCCGJA Member, Over the past five years, Larry Bauer, a member of the 2014-15 Civil Grand Jury has been following up on their report “Managing for Results: A fine tool in Need of Sharpening”. He has been meeting with…
Read more …. MCCGJA Member Opportunity to Serve in New Vital Program
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused great disruption to the normal term schedule of Marin’s Civil Grand Jury. The 2019-2020 term usually ending on June 30th was lengthened by the County’s Superior Court Presiding Judge Andrew Sweet to the year’s end.…
Read more …. Civil Grand Jury Term Length Disruptions
The 2020 grand jury report The Gun Next Door: Firearm Safety in Marin County focuses on public awareness of the lawful responsibly to properly secure firearms by owners in protection against misuse. The jury’s investigation found difficulty in discovering the…
Read more …. Gun Safety Report
The Dec. 21 article, Marin panel urges stronger response to opioid crisis, calls attention to the recently released grand jury report: “Opioid Misuse: Strengthening Marin County’s Response,” revealing an estimated 4400 county residents suffer from opioid use disorder and overdose…
Read more …. Marin IJ covers Opioid Misuse report
The latest 2019-20 grand jury report “Reading, Writing, and Therapy: Mental Health Challenges in Our Schools” is the subject of the Nov. 1 Marin IJ article, Marin grand jury focuses on mental health of students. The jury investigated the current…
Read more …. Student Mental Health Concern in Grand Jury Report
MCCGJA press release to the Marin IJ: The California Grand Jurors’ Association, CGJA, holds an Annual Conference every October. Their members, all former grand jurors, meet to share ideas and ways to promote the Civil Grand Jury system throughout the state. This year the…
Read more …. 2018-19 Grand Jury wins Best Report Award
