Jurors Available for Speaking Events
The Ventura County Grand Jury seeks opportunities to speak to community organizations,
non-profit organizations, and similar groups as part of its education outreach program.
The Grand Jury investigates matters affecting aspects of government in Ventura County.
The Jury comprises 19 citizens who are impaneled by the Presiding Judge of the Superior
Court and serve as a “voice and conscience” of Ventura County residents concerning their
local governments.
The impaneled Grand Jury does not pursue criminal cases or hear evidence in
courtrooms. It serves as an independent investigatory panel on behalf of the citizens of
Ventura County. It investigates complaints from the public, writes reports, and makes
recommendations to local governments and agencies such as city councils, school
districts, hospitals, harbors, and water districts. Investigative areas include alleged
government violations of city and county codes, disaster preparedness, contracting
procedures, and health and safety matters among others.
Reports and governmental responses from investigated departments and agencies can be
found on the Grand Jury website https://www.ventura.org/grand-jury/.
To learn more about the Grand Jury and how it serves the community, how to become a
juror, or request speakers to meet with your group or class, you may contact the Grand
Jury at (805) 477-1600 or complete a speaker request form available on the Grand Jury
website at https://www.ventura.org/grand-jury/forms/.
