Grand Jury - Alameda County

	History & Role
	Criminal Grand Jury
	Civil Grand Jury
	Civil Grand Jury Final Reports
	Secrecy
	How Do I Become A Civil Grand Juror?
	How Can I File a Complaint?
	Superior Court

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History & Role

The grand jury system has roots in laws traced from ancient Greece, through the Norman system, the Magna Carta and early American and California judicial systems. The United States Constitution specifically refers to a grand jury. The Alameda County civil grand jury is comprised of citizens who act as officers of the Court and are responsible to citizens of Alameda County.

1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 1104
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 272-6259
FAX: (510) 465-9647
E-mail: Grand Jury