Apply to serve on the Civil Grand Jury

You can apply anytime. Apply by April 15, 2026 to be considered for the next jury selection.

Need to know

Eligibility

18 or older
U.S. citizen who speaks and writes English
Resident of Marin County for at least 1 year prior to selection
Cannot currently be an elected official
Cannot have been convicted of malfeasance in office
Cannot be convicted of a felony or other high crime

Time commitment

1 year
10 hours per week (for 1 investigative committee) or
20+ hours per week (for 2 or more investigative committees)

Before you start

Serving on the Civil Grand Jury is a rewarding, high-impact experience. We look for applicants who are:

Interested in improving how local government works
Excited to find ways to improve government services
A good listener who can ask thoughtful questions
Understands the importance of keeping information confidential
Understands the importance of cooperation and compromise
Computer-literate

Read our member guide to learn what’s expected and what it’s like to serve on the Civil Grand Jury.

What to do

Complete the Civil Grand Jury application form:
1. Online
2. Download and print
Submit the form online or mail it to: Marin County Civil Grand Jury, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 275, San Rafael, CA 94903.
We will let you know by phone if you are invited for an interview.

What's next

What's next content

Superior Court judges review the applications at the end of April. If your application is approved, there is a 2-step interview process. In May, you will be interviewed by 2 former jurors and perform a group exercise with the other applicants.

If you pass the interview, you’ll be placed into a random drawing to select 19 jurors and 11 alternates. An alternate is someone who will serve on the jury if one of the members withdraws.

If you are selected as a juror or an alternate, you serve for a 1-year term beginning on July 1.

After being sworn in, jurors get training on:

Civil grand jury responsibilities
Local governments
Investigation
Report-writing techniques