About The Civil Grand Jury

When California became a state, it established the Civil Grand Jury system to ensure local government efficiency, accountability, and responsiveness. Made up of volunteer residents in each County, the Civil Grand Jury is the “citizens’ watchdog” appointed by the California Superior Court for one year to formally investigate the efficiency and responsiveness of any local government entity. The Grand Jury’s findings and recommendations for improvement are then presented to the Marin Board of Supervisors and published on Marin County’s website and in local media.

Marin County Civil Grand Jury website gives information that include:

• Civil Grand Jury Member Guide
• Civil Grand Jury Reportsarchive of past years
• Application online (or form by mail) to serve on the Civil Grand Jury
• Please check here for the updated Application Deadline
• Request an Investigation by the Civil Grand Jury, form and instructions

The Judicial Branch of California lists Civil Grand Jury materials and FAQs under Jury Services.
All counties in California have civil grand juries under the jurisdiction of their Superior Court of California.

Here is an informative video about the Marin County Civil Grand Jury, narrated by Judge Kelly V. Simmons, Marin County Superior Court which also appears on the Marin County website: