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Sonoma County Chapter California Grand Jurors’ Association (SCCGJA)

Sonoma County Chapter California Grand Jurors’ Association (SCCGJA). A non-profit, volunteer organization to help Sonoma County’s Grand Jury system have a greater positive impact on our community. Why SCCGJA -1. Former Grand Jurors are a unique and valuable asset

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Sonoma County Chapter California Grand Jurors’ Association (SCCGJA)

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  1. Sonoma County ChapterCalifornia Grand Jurors’ Association(SCCGJA) A non-profit, volunteer organization to help Sonoma County’s Grand Jury system have a greater positive impact on our community

  2. Why SCCGJA -1 Former Grand Jurors are a unique and valuable asset • Experienced in Jury processes and rules • Understand workings of local government • Have established relationships with County staff • Have time and interest In California 19 other counties have Grand Jury Associations, and 15 are authorized CGJA Chapters Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association

  3. Why SCCGJA -2 Former Grand Jurors help extend reach and effectiveness • Add “extra hands” to assist the Court – help educate educate the community about the Grand Jury system • Offload administrative tasks from the sitting Jury so it can focus on investigations • Create continuity beyond 1-year terms (source for history and practices) • Address accountability for report responses Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association

  4. SCCGJA Support Areas - 1 • Community Outreach • Attend events to talk about the Grand Jury system • Write and place public service announcements • Develop Grand Jury materials with the Court • Oversee website structure and content • 2. Recruiting & Onboarding • Encourage new applications and complaints • Review applications; assist with interviewing • Coordinate initial and in-service training • Maintain contact with other counties for ideas Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association

  5. SCCGJA Support Areas - 2 • 3. Administrative Offload • Administrative/Budget Liaison • Review budget reports and assist with budget research and budget development • Acquire public information requested by the Court • Response Accountability • Review responses to ensure completeness, accuracy • Confirm that response commitments have been implemented Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association

  6. SCCGJA Committee Structure • Outreach • Speakers Bureau (events, visits) • Marketing Communications (materials, website) • Applicant Assessment and Selection • Onboarding / In-Service Training • Policy Manual support • General Administration • Published Report Oversight Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association

  7. Organizational Relationships SCCGJA works with the Court and supports the sitting Grand Jury Grand Jury Sonoma County Superior Court SCCGJA Community Outreach Recruiting & Onboarding County Counsel Administrative Offload Response Accountability SCCGJA may interface with County organizations CAO IT Sonoma County Chapter, California Grand Jurors Association

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