The San Diego Superior Court is now seeking dedicated residents with sound judgment from throughout the county to serve on the 2025-2026 San Diego County Grand Jury. The Grand Jury investigates citizen complaints and performs its traditional function as a “watchdog” over government agencies. It does not conduct criminal investigations.

Full application packets can be downloaded from the San Diego Superior Court’s website at sdcourt.ca.gov/GrandJury or the Grand Jury’s website at sdcounty.ca.gov/grandjury. Applications can also be obtained by calling 619-450-7272 or stopping by the Central Courthouse or East County, North County or South County Regional Centers. New this year, applications can be submitted online.

The 19-member body will work four days a week, approximately six hours a day, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The Grand Jury office is located at 550 West C St, Suite 860, San Diego 92101. A small stipend per day, plus mileage, and downtown parking are provided.

All application forms must be received by January 10, 2025. Qualified candidates will be nominated for a random drawing tentatively scheduled for May 30, 2025. The random drawing gives each supervisorial district equal representation by population.

Individuals who meet the following requirements are encouraged to apply:

• U.S. citizen
• At least 18 years old
• Sufficient knowledge of the English language 
• Lived in San Diego County for at least one year prior to selection

All candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check.