Superior court seeking grand jury nominations





The Ventura Superior Court has announced that nominations for the 2008-09 grand jury are being sought by the county of Ventura.

To be eligible for nomination to the grand jury, applicants must be a citizen of the United States; 18 years of age or older; in possession of their natural facilities; of ordinary intelligence, sound judgment and good character; a resident of Ventura County for at least one year; and never convicted of a felony or malfeasance in office.

Some of the principal functions of the grand jury include investigating the various departments and special districts of county and city government, involvement in fiscal or management audits, and preparation of reports on related matters.

Service on the grand jury is for a period of one year, July 1 through June 30, and usually involves 32 to 40 hours per week.

Applications for the 2008-09 grand jury can be obtained from the court’s Jury Services office by calling (805) 654-5025, or from the Grand Jury website at www .grandjury.countyofventura.org.

Applications should be submitted to Ventura Superior Court, Jury Services, Room 113, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, CA 93009. The deadline for submission is Fri., April 18.


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