Prospective Civil Grand Jury Application 2025-2026 (This application is not for a jury trial or a criminal grand jury)

Question Title

* 1. QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify to serve on the Civil Grand Jury, you must meet the following requirements as outlined in California Penal Code Section 893:

Be a citizen of the United States; 18 years of age or older
Be a current resident of Sonoma County and for one year immediately before June 25, 2025
Possess-ordinary intelligence, sound judgment and of fair character
Possess sufficient knowledge of the English language

Do you meet all the qualifications above?

Yes

Question Title

* 2. DISQUALIFICATIONS

A person is not legally qualified to apply to serve on the Civil Grand Jury if any of the following apply:

The person is serving as a trial juror in any California Court
The person is serving as an elected public officer
The person has been discharged as a civil grand juror in any California court within one year
The person has been convicted of malfeasance in office or any felony or other high crime

Are you disqualified by any of the above?

Yes

Not Sure

If you answered Yes or Not Sure please explain

Question Title

* 3. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name (first and last)

Preferred name

Street Address

Mailing address

City/Town

State

Zip

Email Address

Desired Contact Phone Number

Question Title

* 4. Please provide the following:

Driver's License Number

County Supervisorial District Number or Supervisor's Name

Question Title

* 5. Have you ever served on a Civil Grand Jury in any county in California?

Yes

If yes, indicate years served and in which county

Question Title

* 6. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.625, the Superior Court is required to collect demographic information of applicants applying for Civil Grand Jury service. Please check your appropriate age range:

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75 and over

Question Title

* 7. GENDER
Please answer the question that best describes you:

Woman

Man

Non-binary

Decline to Answer

Question Title

* 8. Race or Ethnicity

Please select from the following categories (candidates may select more than one category)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian or Asian American

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

White

Decline to Answer

Question Title

* 9. BACKGROUND
Employment Status

Employed

Unemployed

Retired

If employed, please specify current occupation
If unemployed or retired, please state prior occupation

Question Title

* 10. If currently employed, do you and your employer understand the nature of the duties of a Civil Grand Juror and will your employer allow you to participate as a juror, during possible business hours for the period that the grand jury shall be in session?

Yes

Not Applicable

Question Title

* 11. Please summarize your educational history:

Question Title

* 12. Please summarize your community service experience:

Question Title

* 13. Have you ever held public office or been employed by any city, county or public agency within Sonoma County?

Yes

If yes, please provide all positions held

Question Title

* 14. Have you ever sued a public agency, currently have a pending action before or against a public agency; or are presently contemplating any such action?

Yes

If yes, please describe details:

Question Title

* 15. Are you related to or closely associated with any elected official or public employee in the county?

Yes

If yes, please list name and positions held

Question Title

* 16. Basic computer proficiency is necessary to participate in Civil Grand Jury activities. The County of Sonoma provides jurors with laptops and basic computer training. The use of county laptops is to ensure the confidentiality of the Civil Grand Jury files.

	Do you have adequate internet access?	Are you able to communicate via email?	Are you able to prepare a word document?	Are you able to do a computer search?	Would you be able to participate in Zoom meetings?
Computer Proficiency	Computer Proficiency Do you have adequate internet access? menu	Computer Proficiency Are you able to communicate via email? menu	Computer Proficiency Are you able to prepare a word document? menu	Computer Proficiency Are you able to do a computer search? menu	Computer Proficiency Would you be able to participate in Zoom meetings? menu

Question Title

* 17. An individual's communication skills are important in order for the jury, as a whole, to be successful. On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest and 1 being lowest, please select the number that best represents your capabilities in the following categories:

	Overall computer skills	Writing skills	Working in groups	Listening skills	Respecting the opinions of others
Communication Skills	Communication Skills Overall computer skills menu	Communication Skills Writing skills menu	Communication Skills Working in groups menu	Communication Skills Listening skills menu	Communication Skills Respecting the opinions of others menu

Question Title

* 18. Do you have a disability that would require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate as a grand juror, please describe the nature of the accommodation you would need.

Yes

If yes, please describe:

Question Title

* 19. Do you have any objections to taking such an oath of confidentiality?

Yes

If yes, please describe:

Question Title

* 20. Will you conscientiously adhere to all applicable rules of confidentiality and security?

Yes

If no, please explain

Question Title

* 21. Civil Grand Jury service hours vary throughout the term (July to June). Most of these hours are during the workday, especially during investigations. Some work can be done at home. Are you able to devote 10 to 25 hours per week over the one-year period?

Yes

If no, please explain:

Question Title

* 22. Individual commitment is key to the success of the entire Civil Grand Jury, thus limiting time away during the term is important. Do you have plans to be away for any extended period of time between June 25, 2025 and June 30, 2026?

Yes

If yes, please explain (including dates):

Question Title

* 23. Civil Grand Jurors are required to file "Statement of Economic Interests" which are intended to disclose financial interests that may create conflicts of interest. This information (Form 700) is not confidential. Are you willing to submit such a statement?

Yes

If no, please explain:

Question Title

* 24. Are you willing to travel to various areas of the county to conduct inspections or investigations?

Yes

If no, please explain:

Question Title

* 25. MANDATORY DATES

Orientation May 21, 2025
Applicant orientation at the Courthouse - 3:00 p.m., Courtroom 15, 600 Administration Drive, Santa Rosa, California
Empanelment Ceremony June 25, 2025
The Empanelment Ceremony (selection of jurors and alternates for the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury term begins) - 3:00 p.m., Courtroom 15, 600 Administration Drive, Santa Rosa, California
Computer Distribution (1 hour individual appointments) July 8-9, 2025
Assignment of computers to new jurors
Civil Grand Jury State Training July 14-15, 2025
New jurors and alternate Civil Grand Jury training: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day (location to be determined)
July 17, 2025
Local orientation/computer training: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Los Guilicos)
July 18, 2025
Computer training (19 seated jurors only) a morning session (8:30-12:00) and afternoon (1:00 -4:00) Jurors will attend one session only (location to be determined)

If selected as a juror, will you commit to attending these mandatory activities:

Yes

If no, please explain:

Question Title

* 26. If selected, I understand that a criminal background check will be conducted, and I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this questionnaire is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Yes

Question Title

* 27. How did you hear about the civil grand jury? Please check all that apply.

Prior Civil Grand Juror

Referred by a friend/acquaintance

County/City Communication

Board of Supervisor's office

Superior Court Website

Newspaper (name of newspaper)

Radio (name of radio station)

Social Media (please list)

Social/Community Organizations (name of organization)

Please specify: Newspaper name, Radio name, Social Media, Social/Community Organization or Other

Prospective Civil Grand Jury Application 2025-2026 (This application is not for a jury trial or a criminal grand jury)

Question Title

Question Title

Question Title

* 3. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Question Title

* 4. Please provide the following:

Question Title

* 5. Have you ever served on a Civil Grand Jury in any county in California?

Question Title

* 6. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 10.625, the Superior Court is required to collect demographic information of applicants applying for Civil Grand Jury service. Please check your appropriate age range:

Question Title

* 7. GENDERPlease answer the question that best describes you:

Question Title

* 8. Race or EthnicityPlease select from the following categories (candidates may select more than one category)

Question Title

* 9. BACKGROUNDEmployment Status

Question Title

* 10. If currently employed, do you and your employer understand the nature of the duties of a Civil Grand Juror and will your employer allow you to participate as a juror, during possible business hours for the period that the grand jury shall be in session?

Question Title

* 11. Please summarize your educational history:

Question Title

* 12. Please summarize your community service experience:

Question Title

* 13. Have you ever held public office or been employed by any city, county or public agency within Sonoma County?

Question Title

* 14. Have you ever sued a public agency, currently have a pending action before or against a public agency; or are presently contemplating any such action?

Question Title

* 15. Are you related to or closely associated with any elected official or public employee in the county?

Question Title

* 16. Basic computer proficiency is necessary to participate in Civil Grand Jury activities. The County of Sonoma provides jurors with laptops and basic computer training. The use of county laptops is to ensure the confidentiality of the Civil Grand Jury files.

Question Title

* 17. An individual's communication skills are important in order for the jury, as a whole, to be successful. On a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest and 1 being lowest, please select the number that best represents your capabilities in the following categories:

Question Title

* 18. Do you have a disability that would require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate as a grand juror, please describe the nature of the accommodation you would need.

Question Title

* 19. Do you have any objections to taking such an oath of confidentiality?

Question Title

* 20. Will you conscientiously adhere to all applicable rules of confidentiality and security?

Question Title

* 21. Civil Grand Jury service hours vary throughout the term (July to June). Most of these hours are during the workday, especially during investigations. Some work can be done at home. Are you able to devote 10 to 25 hours per week over the one-year period?

Question Title

* 22. Individual commitment is key to the success of the entire Civil Grand Jury, thus limiting time away during the term is important. Do you have plans to be away for any extended period of time between June 25, 2025 and June 30, 2026?

Question Title

* 23. Civil Grand Jurors are required to file "Statement of Economic Interests" which are intended to disclose financial interests that may create conflicts of interest. This information (Form 700) is not confidential. Are you willing to submit such a statement?

Question Title

* 24. Are you willing to travel to various areas of the county to conduct inspections or investigations?

Question Title

Question Title

* 26. If selected, I understand that a criminal background check will be conducted, and I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided in this questionnaire is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Question Title

* 27. How did you hear about the civil grand jury? Please check all that apply.

Question Title

* 28. Please type your name to verify the accuracy of this application

Question Title

* 29. Date

* 7. GENDER
Please answer the question that best describes you:

* 8. Race or Ethnicity

Please select from the following categories (candidates may select more than one category)

* 9. BACKGROUND
Employment Status