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 coronavirus regulations, meetings and social gatherings are prohibited until further notice. We are developing procedures for replacing meetings and other events.
UPDATE: The Court has decided to extend the current Grand Jury until and including September 30, 2020 and delay impaneling the 20/21 Grand Jury until after that time or until a different time as circumstances warrant.
Latest MCCGJA News & Events
(See all previous posts in Post Archives)
CGJA Annual Membership Meeting Invitation – October 26
Dear MCCGJA Member, Please review the attached message from the President of the CGJA regarding this year’s annual meeting. This will be a virtual meeting and all are invited whether you’re a CGJA member or not. Of note, our chapter…
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Adaption Planning for Climate Change in Marin
“Climate Change: How Will Marin Adapt?” is the recently released Marin County Civil Grand Jury report urging the county to adopt a central strategy to address the coming impacts of climate change. The Marin IJ front page article “Watchdog Calls…
2019-2020 Grand Jury term extension
Statement from Lucy Dilworth, Foreperson 2019-2020 Marin County Civil Grand Jury: Since March 2020, the 2019-2020 Marin Civil Grand Jury has worked entirely remotely but despite this it continues to function in its role as an independent watchdog that monitors…
Golden Gate Village Concern Voiced in IJ
On August 6 the Marin IJ sections, Editorial and Marin Voice, both raised concern for the longstanding need of a workable improvement plan for the deteriorating Golden Gate Village in Marin City. This Marin Housing Authority low-income property, built in…
Seven Development Updates on 2018-2019 Reports
The July 30th Marin IJ article, Panel sees good response to its views on issues , highlights the investigative work by the current Marin County Civil Grand Jury on seven reports by prior year’s civil grand jury. The objective of…
Body Cameras for all Marin Cities and County Police Departments
The 2018 Grand Jury follow up report, Body-worn Cameras and Marin Law Enforcement, found with the exception of Sausalito, all county law enforcement agencies were following the 2013-14 Marin Civil Grand Jury’s recommendation that body-worn cameras be used. Today’s Marin…
Read more …. Body Cameras for all Marin Cities and County Police Departments
CGJA Annual Conference Postponed
The California Grand Jurors’ Association, our parent organization, had asked our chapter to host their annual conference in San Rafael this coming October. Unfortunately, due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the conference had to be postponed. While we’re disappointed with this temporary decision,…
MCCGJA Chapter Update
The Board of Directors has voted to extended member nominations for the President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer elections taking place in the fall. This will better sync with Judge Sweet’s directive on extending the current Grand Jury’s term and the…