If you have a knack for interviewing, fact-finding, report writing and computer skills, there could be a spot for you on the San Diego County grand jury.
Individuals with a flair for research and a desire to ensure good government in San Diego County are needed for the 2001-02 grand jury to review citizen complaints and carry out the grand jury’s traditional investigative role.
“We are looking for public-spirited individuals of all ages, ethnic origin, and socio-economic groups to perform the grand jury’s essential watchdog function,” said Stephen Thunberg, executive officer of the grand jury.
The yearlong appointed members essentially conduct civil investigations, Thunberg said. But there could be times when the circumstances are different.
“The court also impanels, from time to time, short-term grand juries from the regular trial juror pool to consider criminal indictments sought by the district attorney,” he said.
Applications for the grand jury can be obtained from the court Web site (www.san diego.courts.ca.gov/superior/public/grandjury.html), by phone at (619) 685-6667, or in person from Superior Court business offices in the Hall of Justice in Downtown and in the East, North, and South County regional centers.
Individuals with interest in serving on the grand jury must have lived in the county at least since June 1, and must be able to serve four or five days a week from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2002. Applicants also must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years old.
Elected officials, current trial jurors, and those who have served on a California grand jury within a year of the selection date are not eligible.
The 19 grand jurors and 11 alternates will be chosen at a random drawing scheduled for June 1 in the presiding department of the Downtown courthouse. Payment is $25 per day, plus mileage and free parking at the Hall of Justice.
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New Managing Partner: Thomas W. Turner Jr. was recently elected managing partner for the Downtown law firm of Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP. Turner, who replaces outgoing managing partner Steve Untiedt, will serve as Procopio’s chief executive and chairman of the firm’s management committee beginning January 2001.
Turner previously served as the head of Procopio’s real estate team that encompasses retail, corporate, industrial, technology, health care, residential and mixed-use projects. Turner is president of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, a volunteer for Kids Korps and a coach for the Solana Beach Little League.
Rookie Class: Nine first-year associates with the San Diego office of Luce Forward, Hamilton & Scripps LLP received passing scores on the July 2000 California Bar Association exam. The following associates were sworn into the state bar last week: Philip M. Abelson, Andre A. Borgeas, Jeremy B. Crickard, Donald F. Ennis, Blake R. Jones, Liseanne R. Kelly, Todd Kinnear, Meredith Richards and Mary Smith.
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