AUG - 6 2008 Superior Court of NTY of Tricnaitlyi Fornia944- By: Donna Hanover, Deputy Clerk Trinity County Grand Jury

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At the upcoming training, scheduled for July, 2008, secure the free copy of the Grand Jury Compendium, containing all legislative law and interpretations referencing the civil grand jury in California. updated through 2007. Also, obtain current materials offered at the Foreman's training session, which begins the day before the two-day general training session. -2-

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Working with the Superior Court, which is responsible for Grand Jury selection, attempt to add some formalized outreach functions as part of the early effort to recruit Grand Jurors.

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Bring the Grand Jury complaint form up-to-date, reflecting only the confidential box number for submission. Make sure the language on the back of the form properly notes the generic language of acknowledgement which is sent to each complainant. CONCLUSION: The Ad Hoc Committee on Grand Jury library and continuity will officially cease its efforts after the Final Report is approved by the whole Grand Jury. The Committee thanks the Superior Court for listening and working with the current Grand Jury to make our efforts at organization, outreach and continuity more effective. RESPONSES REOUI RED: Entity Finding/Recommendation Respond in Board of Supervisors (BOS) 1 90 days Superior Court 1, 2, 3 60 days !TN'," :rr.„x'• 1-3r, Y PI *CLAIVIATION Grand juries arc crucial comPonents of California's justice system Lal+e trial juries, they rely on the participation ofcii teps to function:efficiently and justly. kial juries, the.x: . - 4..t.. •;, -.., -4 am used a the beginning of the investigation process. In our state,,. ries serve three - 6 important areas: they 'determ''12i4n e whether a crjqiiotact h as been 1'1%cl if there is enough eVidence to charge` a person with thrtli'Verthey -reserve the tp accuse public officials of impropriety; and they have the civil jurisdiCtion to oversee•hic overrirnents.', Every county in California has a grand jury made have been by reebrninerided by the county s Superior Court. They are in upenor Courtiudbe and dedicate their time -for a full calendar year to.Ahe-•grand jtity.,:- Thanks to their - • • • :tx•..%..;.< - conunitrnent and hard Work, -grand juries help our justiterikystem give' the accused equal treatment tindei:,the law and ensure that our local govern" .eass'are ciperating legally. s ur S'tatet;!. uries Continue. to serve :our counties: beeause of the many people* a volunteer their' e t&tieccirhe highly citialifieg grand jurors. Tills month; lthank the present and PaStatidlitrirS'i&their devotion 6 lifornia, and I encourage citizens to Consider becoming part of our grand jury system. THE4R'6E FOR ARNOLD :SOilWA4ZENEGGg 'Governor-.,of the .State of at la: t§Clairp February 2008;:- `).4 nd -Jury Awareness; N WITNESS WHEnitf4 1 have hereunto set my hand and cause; tato 9f California to be affixe-'d this 31st day of January 2008 - TRINITY COUNTY GRAND JURY CITIZEN COMPLAINT FORM (See back for preparation Instructions) TO: Trinity County Grand Jury Date: P.O. Box 2308 (Confidential Mail) Weaverville, Ca, 96093 THIS COMPLAINT IS AGAINST: If necessary, please use extra sheets for explanations Name & Organization: Address & Phone: MY COMPLAINT AGAINST THE ABOVE IS: Have you made a complaint about this before? If so where and when? How would you like to see this complaint resolved? COMPLAINANT: (Name) (Address) Phone Signature: Revised 6/2008 ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO THE GRAND JURY ARE CONFIDENTIAL -5- I The Grand Jury Citizen Complaint Form should be prepared after all attempts to correct a situation have been explored and were unsuccessful. II. Instructions for preparing the Citizen Complaint Form: 1. This Complaint is Against: a. Include the name of the individual or organization the complaint is against Ensure correct spelling of the name(s). b. If the complaint is against an individual in an organization, include the individual's title or position in the organization. c. Provide the Street address (not a P.O. Box), city, state and zip code. d. The telephone number of the organization or individual cited should be included on the last line of this block. 2. My Complaint Against the Above Is: a. Describe the problem in your own words. b. Be as concise as possible, providing dates, times and names of individuals involved. c. Cite specific instances as opposed to broad statements. d. Attach any available photographs, correspondence or documentation which supports the complaint. e. If more room is required, attach extra sheets, and include their number on the last line of the first sheet (i.e. 3 additional sheets attached). 3. Complainant (YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY WILL BE RIGOROUSLY PROTECTED): a. Include your name, street address, city, state, zip code and telephone number (area code also). b. Mail this complaint form to the address shows on the front. c. Please sign this complaint. (You may file an anonymous complaint if you desire; however, this may make it much more difficult for the Grand Jury to investigate the allegations.) III. The Grand Jury will acknowledge receipt of your complaint. IV. The Grand Jury may contact you during the conduct of an investigation. -6- Fir-tUEPVIED D7L', 2 2aUP. TRINITY COUNTY' SUPEH'ilC.Fr COURTTRonry COUNTY Board of Supervisors P.O. BOX 1613, WEAVERVILLE, CALIFORNIA 96093 PHONE (530) 623-1217 FAX (530) 623-8365 .:area NNC1--,1,_L/FoRlj—IV TO: The Honorable James P. Woodward, Presiding Judge of the Superior Court FROM: Trinity County Board of Supervisors SUBJECT: Response to Recommendations of 2007 - 2008 Grand Jury Library and Continuity Committee Final Report DATE: November 18, 2008 The Grand Jury Library and Continuity Committee has requested a written response to their final report on the Grand Jury Library. The response of the Board is as follows: