The deadline to apply for the 2025-2026 San Diego County Grandy Jury has been extended to January 24, 2025. Dedicated residents with sound judgment from throughout the county are invited to apply. 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.

The new application deadline for forms to be received is January 24, 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.