Government: Humboldt County Regular Grand Jury System (1991, 1995, 2000, 2015, 2016)

Government: Humboldt County Regular Grand Jury System (1991, 1995, 2000, 2015, 2016)

Support improved understanding of and participation in the Regular Grand Jury system. Strengthen resources and support for the Regular Grand Jury, so that it can carry out its investigative functions.
Position In Brief: 

1. Increase accurate information to the public about the Regular Grand Jury process and procedures through the Presiding Judge, the Jury Commissioner, community groups, media and former Grand Jurors.
2. Support the existence of a Regular Grand Jury composed of citizens, willing to serve, selected from a cross section of the community.
3. Improve resources and support to Regular Grand Jury by providing adequate office and meeting space, childcare, clerical help and reimbursement for travel.
4. Encourage publication of Regular Grand Jury report and responses to the report by a community-wide newspaper.
5. Encourage the Jury Commissioner to distribute recruitment information to prospective Grand Jurors through all available media outlets.
6. Encourage comprehensive orientation and training for Grand Jurors.
7. Support the use of a standardized format for comprehensive official responses to the Regular Grand Jury Final Report findings and recommendations.

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Humboldt County