Consolidated Final Report

Present your complaint as soon as possible. The 3. Document your complaint with copies of Grand Jury’s term of service begins July 1 and pertinent information and evidence in your ends June 30 of the following year. possession.

Identify your specific concern and describe the 4. Mail or deliver your complaint in a sealed circumstances as clearly and concisely as envelope to: possible. - 9th St., Room 611 Sacramento, CA 95814 Among the responsibilities of the Sacramento conduct a thorough investigation without reveal- County Grand Jury is investigation of the public’s ing your name and complaint. complaints to assure that all branches of city and county government are being administered The results of the complaints investigated by the efficiently, honestly and in the best interest of its Sacramento County Grand Jury are published in citizens. its final report in which the residents of the county are made aware of its investigations, Complaints submitted to the Sacramento County findings and recommendations, and the public Grand Jury will be treated confidentially when- entities reported on are required by statute to ever possible. However, it may be impossible to respond. GENERAL INFORMATION A major function of the Sacramento County Grand Jury is to examine local county and city government, special districts, school districts, and any joint powers agency located in the county to ensure their duties are being carried out lawfully. The Grand Jury: By law, the proceedings of the Grand Jury are • May review and evaluate procedures used by confidential. Findings and recommendations of these entities to determine whether more effi- those complaints and issues it chooses to address cient and economical methods may be em- are published in its final report. ployed; • May inspect and audit the books, records and The Grand Jury Foreperson is appointed by the financial expenditures as noted above to ensure Court at the impanelment and facilitates the that public funds are properly accounted for and activities of the Grand Jury. Each Grand Jury legally spent; decides its own meeting schedule. It meets as a full • May investigate any charges of willful miscon- body and in committees, where the bulk of the duct in office by public officials; work occurs. Each juror is asked to serve on three • Shall inquire into the condition and management committees, and meetings usually occur several of the public prisons within the county. times a week. In addition, jurors meet with county and city officials, visit county detention facilities, Anyone may ask the Grand Jury to conduct an and conduct independent reviews on matters of investigation of an issue within its jurisdiction. interest or concern. Each committee reports to the Whether it chooses to investigate such a complaint full Grand Jury. Conclusions are reached after is entirely in its discretion and may be affected by study and discussion of the issues and may appear workload, resource limitations or legal restrictions. as part of the Grand Jury’s final report. Grand Jury service is a volunteer position with modest monthly compensation for meetings and round-trip mileage. What it doesn’t offer in pay, it offers in a wealth of experience and service to the members of your community. GRAND JURY COMPLAINT FORM GRAND JURY USE ONLY PERSON OR AGENCY ABOUT WHICH COMPLAINT IS MADE Date Received: __________________ NAME: _____________________________________ Number: _______________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________ Subject: ________________________ CITY & ZIP: _________________________________ ________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER: _______________________ ________________________________ NATURE OF COMPLAINT: (Describe events in the order they occurred as clearly and concisely as possible. Also indicate what resolu- ________________________________ tion you are seeking. Use extra sheets if necessary and attach copies of any correspondence you feel is pertinent. Documentation becomes the ________________________________ property of the Sacramento County Grand Jury and will not be returned. Please note: The Sacramento County Grand Jury has no jurisdiction over state or federal agencies, the courts, judicial officers, private companies or most organizations.) WHICH PERSONS OR AGENCIES HAVE YOU CONTACTED ABOUT YOUR COMPLAINT? Person or Agency Address Date of Contact Result WHO SHOULD THE GRAND JURY CONTACT REGARDING THIS MATTER? Person or Agency Address Date of Contact Result YOUR NAME: _________________________________ DRIVER’S LICENSE NO.:______________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NO.: _________________________________ The information I have submitted on this form is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. __________________________________________________ ___________________________ Complainant’s Signature Date