What We Do
We provide the general public with information and educational materials and activities on the California Grand Jury system that will help increase public awareness of the valuable role the grand jury plays in our democratic system of government.
We provide comprehensive training on all subjects relative to empaneled grand juries available to all 58 counties within California including grand jury training as well as specific workshops on key topics relevant to grand jury service.
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Our Annual Conference
Every year in the fall, CGJA holds an Annual Conference and Membership Meeting to provide an opportunity for members and grand jurors to meet and discuss experiences and and hear from speakers and panels on relevant topics of interest.
Grand Jury Resources
Here you can find sample documents, templates, examples of well-written reports, links to local government resources,
and FAQs.
Chapter Resources
Includes chapter resource documents, suggested activities for chapters, guidance for forming a chapter along with templates.
Get Involved
Join CGJA as an active member, volunteer for CGJA, become a grand juror, join a chapter, or support us through a tax deductible donation.
Grand Jurors' Journal
This bimonthly journal is a major source of information about the civil grand jury system and recent updates on CGJA activities of interest to our members.
CGJA and California's Grand Jury System
Learn about CGJA and details about California’s unique system of civil grand juries.
Our Awards
Annual awards recognizing grand jury reporting and media coverage along with the Angelo Rolando Service Award.
We can help you become
an effective grand juror
CGJA conducts training seminars for grand jurors and alternates on their various civil functions. These seminars include twelve full hours of presentations and over 300 pages of training materials. Experienced and highly qualified trainers who have served as grand jurors or grand jury legal advisors present these programs locally, throughout the state as “onsite” seminars or via Zoom if Covid-19 restrictions exist.
We also conduct Foreperson and Pro Tem Workshops, Legal Advisors’ Workshops, and Report Writing Workshops.
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Grand Jurors’ Journal
This bimonthly journal is a major source of information about the civil grand jury system and recent updates on CGJA activities of interest to our members.
The Gift of Your Time
is Priceless
CGJA is an all-volunteer membership organization. We succeed mainly because our members volunteer to serve on our committees and/or train grand jurors. Serving on committees almost never requires travel as we communicate via email and computer video. Our trainers do travel to venues throughout the state and we reimburse them for lodging, mileage, and a modest per diem for other expenses.
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Stanislaus County Grand Jury in the news with a July 12 report.
Grand Jury Finds Some Officers Non-Compliant
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In the recently released Stanislaus County Civil Grand Jury report, some Oakdale Police Department officers were found to be out of compliance for mandated Domestic Violence training requirements.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
www.recordnet.com/story/news/local/2023/08/23/san-joaquin-county-jail-starts-sex-assault-study-af...
A great example of the impact of an effective Civil Grand Jury ... this one from San Joaquin County. Congratulations jurors and thank you making our local government more efficient, effective, accountable, and transparent.
After critical Grand Jury report, San Joaquin County Jail will start sex assault study
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For the first time, the San Joaquin County Jail will be audited under the Prison Rape Elimination Act, sheriff’s officials said.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you for posting this. It is so great to get this type of recognition.
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Madera County Grand Jury is looking for a contact serving in another county that is using Google Workspace. If you’re using this solution, please let Lou Panetta know. Email him at technology@cgja.org. Thanks.
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San Joaquin county chapter 2022-2023
#1 February 2023 - San Joaquin county Board of Supervisors grand jury appreciation month proclamation
L-R Robert Rickman (Chairman, Board of Supervisors), Lou Meyer (22-23 grand jury foreperson), Gary Cooper (President, SJC chapter)
#2 May 2023 - San Joaquin County chapter juror appreciation luncheon
L-R Rick Price (SJC Asst. District attorney), Lou Meyer (22-23 grand jury foreperson), Tom Horsley (member, SJC chapter and recipient of award of merit), Ron Freitas (SJC district attorney), Gary Cooper (President, SJC chapter)
#3 June 2023 - Swearing in of 2023-2024 San Joaquin County grand jury
#4 SJC Board of Supervisor’s proclamation
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The San Joaquin County chapter is so vibrant. We are always planning and doing things to make our group the best of the best!!
Civil Grand Jury: Students benefit from career, work-based high schools like TIDE Academy in Menlo Park
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Career-focused high school programs, like the one at TIDE Academy in Menlo Park, are preparing students for college and the workforce, a San Mateo Civil Grand Jury report said. But there are roadblock...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
