ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY

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ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Orange County Grand Jury QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS www.ocgrandjury.org

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