Sonoma County Grand Jury
• 2008-2009
The Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury Achieving and Maintaining Diversity of Membership
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Of the need for qualified applicants to serve on the sitting Grand Jury and that citizens from all cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic sectors of the County need to be encouraged to apply to serve on the Jury.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
That future Grand Juries and the Superior Court use the media to bring its concerns about diversity to the citizens of Sonoma County. Radio, television and print media should be used to inform citizens about the existence and scope of the Grand Jury's duties, and for the need for citizen participation. The information must be delivered in the languages of the targeted communities whenever possible.
F2
That applications to become a Juror are available online, or by calling the Grand Jury office at 565-6330. The Grand Jury website can be accessed at sonomagrandjury.org.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
That the Grand Jury website be kept current at all times. New material should be posted within 72 hours of release.
F3
Of the opportunity, which the Grand Jury provides for the airing and resolution of problems, which may exist in our local government.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
That representatives of the Grand Jury make themselves available to speak to community organizations and attend community events to inform the public regarding the function of the Grand Jury.
F4
That any citizen may file a complaint concerning the operation of an agency of local government by submitting a complaint form. Forms are available on line at the website address above, or through the Grand Jury Office at the phone number above.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
That the Court and the Grand Jury use the media to inform the public when a report is published.
F5
That Grand Jury proceedings are strictly confidential and the identity of persons filing complaints is never revealed.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
That the Superior Court continue to work with the Grand Jury to drive a continuous program for citizen awareness, and encourage citizen use of the Grand Jury. Recommended Responses Sonoma County 2009-2010 Civil Grand Jury: Rl, R2, R3, R4, R5 Superior Court: R1, R2, R4, R5 37
F6
That there are many means and opportunities available to reach out to the community with its diverse ethnic groups. Outreach in English or other languages may be used to attract qualified people to become Jurors and to inform and educate citizens about how to utilize the Grand Jury. 36
No recommendations for this finding
No Responses Found 2
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