Preserving, promoting, and supporting the Civil Grand Jury
We’re an association of former civil grand jurors and a California Grand Jurors’ Association affiliate chapter. We preserve, promote, and support the grand jury system through education and outreach here in San Mateo County. Scroll down to learn more about how we do this!
Latest News
Grand jury: Restaurant garbage an issue in San Mateo County Civil grand jury looks into ‘less than sanitary’ conditions.
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A grand jury report on San Mateo County’s Project Homekey endeavors — hotels converted into housing for formerly homeless individuals — recommended future evaluation and communication on project success, although it commended the county on its use of state funding.
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The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Proclaimed February 2024 as Grand Jury Awareness Month
Former Civil Grand Jury Foreperson Michael Patrick was interviewed on Millbrae Community Television where he explained the role of the Civil Grand Jury.
Speakers for Your Organization
The Association provides speakers for any occasion, online or in-person. Our dynamic and informative presentation on what the Civil Grand Jury is, what it does, and why it’s important is perfect for service clubs, houses of worship, homeowners associations, alumni groups, and other civic and community organizations.
Scholarships for Students
The Association offers graduating high school seniors scholarships at select high schools in San Mateo County – our goal is to focus on those schools where student need is greatest. We offer one $1,000 scholarship and one $500 scholarship based on student essays that best meet our criteria.
The Civil Grand Jury in Action
The Association promotes the Civil Grand Jury, which is a volunteer group of citizens who for one-year terms investigate the effectiveness, efficiency, transparency, and integrity of local government agencies. Read reports and learn how to join by clicking the “learn more” button.
The Civil Grand Jurors’ Association of California
The organization is composed of current and former grand jurors from throughout the state. It is dedicated to promoting the understanding of the unique practices of grand juries in California and to educating the public and prospective grand jurors about the beneficial oversight function of the system. This dedication is embodied in their mission statement: To promote, preserve, and support the grand jury system through training, education, and outreach.
“Grand juries devote hours of time and attention to city, county, school district and special district administration and governance in an effort to secure effectiveness, governmental efficiency and understanding of taxpayer expenditures and public office holder and entity integrity.”
— Superior Court Judge Quentin L. Kopp (Ret.)
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
SanMateoCoAssocOfGrandJurors@gmail.com
Phone
202-390-7555