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Press Release - Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Candidates Sought

March 5, 2026

*****PRESS RELEASE*****
Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury Candidates Sought
The Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt asks that the public submit applications for 
the upcoming 2026/2027 Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury term (July 1-June 30). The Humboldt 
Superior Court empanels 19 citizens to act as an independent body of the judicial system each year. 
The Court accepts applications from citizens representing a broad cross-section of the Humboldt 
County community and also encourages citizens to apply and be considered to serve as alternates if 
and when vacancies occur during the term of service. The Civil Grand Jury is currently meeting 
in-person one day a week and via Zoom one day a week (their weekly meeting schedule is TBD and time 
commitment may vary from 10-30 hours).

The primary work of the civil grand jury is to investigate and review citizen complaints concerning 
the operations of city and county government as well as other tax supported and non-profit agencies 
and districts. Based on these reviews, the grand jury publishes its findings and reports 
recommending constructive actions to improve the quality and effectiveness of our local government. 
The civil grand jury does not consider criminal indictments.

Eligibility requirements for grand jury service:
⮚ Citizen of the United States;
⮚ 18 years of age or older;
⮚ Resident of Humboldt County for at least one year before selection;
⮚ In possession of natural faculties, of ordinary intelligence, of sound judgment and fair 
character;
⮚ Sufficient knowledge of the English language;
⮚ Not currently serving as a trial juror in any court in this state;
⮚ Have not been discharged as a grand juror in any court of this state within one year;
⮚ Have not been convicted of malfeasance in office or other high crime;
⮚ Not serving as an elected public officer.

To fill out an application and for more information about the application process, please visit the 
Court’s website. 
 

Send your applications to:  GrandJuryApps@humboldtcourt.ca.gov or feel free to request an 
application via email. Please contact Court Administration at (707)269-1204 for any questions you 
may have. Thank you for your interest in serving your local community!