Civil Grand Jury – County of Nevada

Civil Grand Jurors are needed now! Volunteer for the Nevada County Civil Grand Jury and be part of the “watchdog agency” that makes sure your county government runs smoothly and tax dollars are spent wisely.

The Jury is continuously recruiting. 

Currently jurors are needed to complete the jury year from now until the end of June 2023. 

In February 2023 recruiting will begin for Civil Grand Jurors to serve the jury year from July 2023-June 2024.

The time commitment is 20-25 hours/week. Answers to frequently asked questions, and the link to the application form, can be found here: https://www.nevada.courts.ca.gov/general-information/grand-jury

Weekly meetings are held Tuesday through Thursday in the Grand Jury room at the Eric Rood Administrative Center (County office building). You even earn a small stipend for every meeting attended and will be reimbursed for mileage.

The Civil Grand Jury comprises a diverse mix of occupational and educational backgrounds. The jury deliberations are conducted in utmost secrecy and jurors are sworn to maintain confidentiality. The jury is especially interested in finding jurors to represent Truckee/East County.

Desirable Civil Grand Juror qualifications include:

• Be in reasonably good health
• Be open-minded to the views of others
• Have an interest in community affairs
• Possess investigative and computer skills
• Have the ability to write and edit reports

Required Prospective Civil Grand Jurors qualifications (Penal Code 893):

• Be a citizen of the United States and 18 years or older
• Be a resident of the County for one year immediately before being selected
• Be in possession of natural faculties of ordinary intelligence, of sound judgment, and of fair character
• Possess sufficient knowledge of the English language

Click EXPRESS INTEREST below and we’ll get in touch. Or apply online by clicking the blue "Apply" button on this page: https://www.nevada.courts.ca.gov/general-information/grand-jury. We look forward to hearing from you.