Sacramento County is now accepting applications for residents interested in serving on the 2026-27 grand jury. The application period opens Tuesday, launching the search for 19 jurors and 11 alternates who will serve a one-year term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.Click here to apply.The Sacramento County grand jury plays a critical oversight role, examining the operations of county government, local cities, public schools—including community colleges—and special district agencies. In addition to its civil oversight responsibilities, the grand jury is also authorized to hear criminal indictments.As part of its annual work, the grand jury visits local detention facilities, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Crime Lab, and the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office. Jurors also review complaints submitted by the public and publish detailed reports on their findings. Previous reports and official responses are available online.To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years old, have lived in Sacramento County for at least one year, and be able to speak, read and write English. Volunteers should also be prepared to commit 20 to 30 hours per week. Jurors receive a small stipend for their service.Applications must be submitted by Jan. 2, 2026. The new grand jury will be selected and sworn in by June 2026.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
Sacramento County is now accepting applications for residents interested in serving on the 2026-27 grand jury.
The application period opens Tuesday, launching the search for 19 jurors and 11 alternates who will serve a one-year term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Click here to apply.
The Sacramento County grand jury plays a critical oversight role, examining the operations of county government, local cities, public schools—including community colleges—and special district agencies.
In addition to its civil oversight responsibilities, the grand jury is also authorized to hear criminal indictments.
As part of its annual work, the grand jury visits local detention facilities, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Crime Lab, and the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office.
Jurors also review complaints submitted by the public and publish detailed reports on their findings. Previous reports and official responses are available online.
To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years old, have lived in Sacramento County for at least one year, and be able to speak, read and write English.
Volunteers should also be prepared to commit 20 to 30 hours per week.
Jurors receive a small stipend for their service.
Applications must be submitted by Jan. 2, 2026. The new grand jury will be selected and sworn in by June 2026.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel