What is the Solano County Grand Jury?
The Grand Jury is an investigative body and part of the judicial branch of government. Both the United States and the California Constitutions call for grand juries. Unlike a Trial Jury, which exists only to try an individual case, the Solano County Grand Jury is a permanent body with members serving one year terms. The three primary functions of the Grand Jury are: • to be a watchdog over local government • to investigate citizen complaints about public agencies and officials • to occasionally investigate criminal matter when requested by the District Attorney In the course of its investigations, the Grand Jury may hire independent auditors and subpoena witnesses and documents. The Jury may ask advice of Legal Counsel on civil matters, confer with the District Attorney on criminal matters, and discuss problems with the Judges of the Superior Court.
