Alameda County Seeks Applicants for 2025-26 Civil Grand Jury

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA — Alameda County Superior Court is seeking civic-minded residents to apply for the 2025-26 Civil Grand Jury, a volunteer watchdog group tasked with investigating local government operations and citizen complaints.

Nominations must be submitted by April 15, 2025.

Each year, the court nominates at least 30 residents — six from each of Alameda County’s five supervisorial districts — to create a pool of potential jurors. From that group, 19 jurors will be randomly selected to serve a one-year term beginning July 1.

The Civil Grand Jury meets twice a week, typically on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, via Zoom.

Jurors should expect a significant time commitment and must be proficient in Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Strong report-writing skills are essential.

The panel investigates complaints from the public and examines the operations of local government agencies, serving as an independent body to promote transparency and accountability.

Applications can be submitted online through the Alameda County Civil Grand Jury website.

Questions about the application process can be directed to Cassie Barner at (510) 208-9855 or Cassie.Barner@acgov.org.

While nominations are accepted year-round, those interested in serving on the 2025-26 jury must apply by April 15.

More information is available online.