1. ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY

2. Orange County Grand Jury
Role of the Grand Jury
Civil Investigations (+/- 85% of time spent)
Civil Studies
Reports
Complaints
Letters
Criminal (+/- 15% of time spent)
Indictment Hearings
In the photo, the Grand Jury makes a site visit as part of an investigation of the Orange County Water District.

3. Orange County Grand Jury
Role of the Grand Jury
Civil Watchdog Function
Investigate County Organizations
Investigate County Government
Investigate County Procedures
Malfeasance of Public Officials
Public Complaint Letters

4. Orange County Grand Jury
Role of the Grand Jury
Criminal Hearings by District Attorney
Indictments
Evidentiary Hearings

5. Orange County Grand Jury
Organization of the Grand Jury
Foreperson 1
Members 18
Total 19

6. Orange County Grand Jury
Organization of the Grand Jury
Each Member
Serves on:
2 of 6 Standing Committees
1 of 2 Support Committees
Is Elected to:
Grand Jury Officer Roles
Committee Officer Roles

7. Orange County Grand Jury
Organization of the Grand Jury
Officers
Foreperson
Foreperson Pro-Tem
Secretary
Assistant Secretary
Sergeant at Arms
Historian
Parliamentarian

8. Orange County Grand Jury
Organization of the Grand Jury
Examples of Standing Committees
Cities
County Government
Criminal Justice
Environment and Transportation
Human Services
Special Issues

9. Orange County Grand Jury
Organization of the Grand Jury
Support Committees
Continuity/Editorial
Promotion/Orientation

10. Orange County Grand Jury
Qualifications to Serve
Statutory
U.S. Citizen
O.C. Resident
18 or Older
No Felony Convictions
Knowledge of English
Sound Judgment

11. Orange County Grand Jury
Qualifications to Serve
Operational
Research Ability/Experience
Writing Ability/Experience
No Personal Agendas
Ability to Analyze Data
Able to Work in a Group Environment
No Extended Absences

12. Orange County Grand Jury
Selection Process
Apply by January 26, 2018
About 150 Applicants
No More Than 90 Selected by Panel of Superior Court Judges
Supervisorial District – Diversity – Ability
Initial Pool of No More Than 90
O.C. Sheriff Background Check
Credit Check
Interview by Judges
Final 25 to 30 Selected, Per CA Penal Code
Random Drawing – First 19 Drawn Are Grand Jurors
Remaining Candidates Are Alternates, in Order Drawn
Oath of Office June 29, 2018 for One-year Term

13. Orange County Grand Jury
Foreperson Selection Process
Any Member of the Grand Jury May Apply
Panel of Judges Interview Applicants
Presiding Judge Appoints Foreperson

14. Orange County Grand Jury
Highlights
Full-Time Commitment – One Year
$50 Per Day Stipend + Mileage
Grand Jury Sets Own Work Schedule
Some Nights/Weekends/Travel
Secure Parking
Independent Body
19 Acting as 1
Teamwork and Respect

15. Orange County Grand Jury
Highlights
No Individual/Personal Agenda
No Individual Actions
Judicial Body – Officers of the Court
Opportunity to:
Meet County Leaders
Know County Government
Learn County Operations

16. Orange County Grand Jury
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