How to Apply and Details
How to Apply to Be a Juror
All persons who are interested in being considered as prospective grand jurors must complete an application/questionnaire. Watch a Grand Jury YouTube video created by the California Grand Jurors' Association for a brief overview of serving as a Grand Juror.
Terms of Office
Jurors are appointed to a term of one year. Jurors may be carried over for a second term if they wish. However, jurors may not serve more than two consecutive terms without a one-year break. In Siskiyou County the term runs from July 1 through June 30. The presiding judge of the Court makes the final appointments and swears in the Civil Grand Jury.
Ethics, Conflict of Interest and Bias
No member of the grand jury may use his or her office for any kind of personal gain or advantage. Grand jurors must not identify themselves as grand jurors in matters other than those directly connected with grand jury business. They must not use the status as grand jurors to influence others or obtain favors during grand jury service.
Conflict of Interest
Jurors serving on standing committees and carrying out investigations for the grand jury will not use or appear to use such position for private gain. Jurors must not participate in any grand jury action when they have a clear, pre-existing bias regarding the action.
