Grand Jury Seeks Applicants

The Orange County Superior Court is accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Grand Jury. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen and an OC resident for at least one year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 14, 2011.

According to a Dec. 1 press release, the number of applicants received by the Court is significantly down from previous years. From the press release: “Serving on the Grand Jury gives you a unique opportunity to have a significant impact on the lives of Orange County residents. Grand Jurors review and evaluate county and city agencies, schools and special districts within Orange County.”

The application process includes an interview by a panel of Superior Court judges and a background check.

The application may be completed online, www.ocgrandjury.org . Applications are also available at the Jury Commissioner’s Office, Central Justice Center, 700 Civic Center Drive West in Santa Ana.

For additional information, visit the website or call the Grand Jury, (714) 834-6747.