If you are interested in volunteering in your community, service as a Grand Juror might be right for you. Service on the Sacramento County Grand Jury is for a twelve-month period. The 2026-2027 term will begin on July 1, 2026 and end on June 30, 2027. To be considered for the Grand Jury, you must be:

• 18 or older, a United States citizen, and a resident of Sacramento County for at least one year prior to service;
• Interested in investigating the performance of local government agencies;
• Possess intelligence, sound judgment and fair character;
• Have not been convicted of a malfeasance in office, a felony, or any other high crime;
• Not be serving as an elected public officer during the term of office as a grand juror;
• Have not have served as a grand juror within the last year;
• Enthusiastic about the opportunity to work with others and recommend solutions to improve governance and services;
• A good listener, with patience, who has skill and experience in fact finding, investigative techniques, and report writing;
• Ready to invest 25 to 35 hours a week, will require attendance of at least four days a week;
• Able to communicate in English - both orally and in writing;
• Computer literate; and
• Willing to ensure your work remains absolutely confidential.

Grand Juror Application Process

The open recruitment for the 2026-2027 Grand Jury term will be active from November 21, 2025 through January 2, 2026. To apply, please click HERE - external link.