Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury Opportunity

Posted on 10/12/2026

The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, is seeking qualified individuals interested in applying for the 2027-2028 Los Angeles County Civil Grand Jury. The term of service is one year, beginning July 1, 2027, and continuing through June 30, 2028. Recruitment is year-round and applications are accepted on a continuous basis. The deadline to apply for the 2027-2028 Civil Grand Jury is November 1, 2026. Please see the attached timetable for all pertinent dates.

 

To qualify, an applicant must be a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age, a resident of Los Angeles County for at least one-year, good character, and have a working knowledge of the English language.

 

The responsibilities of the Civil Grand Jury include a careful and complete examination of the operations of various government agencies within Los Angeles County, including special districts, to ensure that these agencies are operating efficiently and managing taxpayer monies appropriately. The Civil Grand Jury is further charged with investigating individual complaints from citizens.

 

Participation on the Civil Grand Jury is strictly voluntary and requires a full-time commitment from all sworn jurors to fulfill this important and rewarding public service. Each member of the Civil Grand Jury receives an $80 stipend for each full day of attendance and is reimbursed for round-trip mileage at the County’s current rate. The Civil Grand Jury is generally in session Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Please be advised that your employer is not obligated to provide you with time off or pay your salary to participate as a member of the Civil Grand Jury. Please check with your employer if you have questions.

 

Attached herewith is a Civil Grand Jury information packet. I hope you will take the time to read the information and familiarize yourself with the functions of the Civil Grand Jury. Should you decide to accept the challenge to make a difference in Los Angeles County government, please complete the application attached or online www.grandjury.co.la.ca.us and return it to Grand Jury Administration at [email protected] by November 1, 2026.

 

Sincerely,

 

Julianna Loza

Director, Juror Services, Division 6