CGJA’s Sample Template for Reports

[REPORT TITLE]

[date and draft #]

SUMMARY

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GLOSSARY (if needed; can also be placed at the end of the report)

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BACKGROUND

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METHODOLOGY

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DISCUSSION

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Type here to use bullets, as needed (additional bullets will be added automatically when you hit return or enter)

Use Subheads as Appropriate (highlight the bold text at left and type the subhead title over it)

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FINDINGS

F1.	Type first finding here

F2. Type second finding here

F3. Type third finding here (continue this numbering sequence as needed)

RECOMMENDATIONS

R1. Type first recommendation here

R2.	Type second recommendation here (continue this numbering sequence as needed)

Required RESPONSES

The following responses are required, pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05:

From the following elected county officials within 60 days:

Type titles of individuals here and list the findings and recommendations (by number) to which each individual must respond (bullets will be added automatically when you hit return or enter)

From the following governing boards within 90 days:

Type names of governing boards here and list the findings and recommendations (by number) to which each governing board must respond (bullets will be added automatically when you hit return or enter)

Invited responses

Responses are invited from the following within 90 days:

Type titles of local government officials (other than elected county officials) and names of non-governing boards here and list the findings and recommendations (by number) to which each is invited to respond

Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury.

BIBLIOGRAPHY (if needed)

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APPENDIX (if needed)

DISCLAIMER (if needed)