Stockton, CA — The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin, is accepting applications for service on the 2026–2027 San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury. The deadline to apply is March 27, 2026. 

Applicants must be able to work in person and have the ability to participate remotely via telephone or video appearance. A smartphone and internet access are required. To qualify, applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a United States citizen, and a resident of San Joaquin County for at least one year. Applicants must possess sufficient knowledge of the English language and may not be currently serving as a trial juror or as an elected public official. Qualified applicants may be interviewed by a Superior Court judge. Background investigations, including law enforcement record checks, will be conducted by the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office.

Members of the 2026–2027 Civil Grand Jury will begin their service on July 1, 2026. The Grand Jury is composed of 19 citizens whose names are randomly selected from a list of qualified applicants.
Applications are available by calling (209) 992-5695 or by visiting the court’s website at www.sjcourts.org/general-info/civil-grand-jury

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