Merced County residents who are interested in participating in the Grand Jury process are encouraged to apply. The statutory requirements are that each Grand Juror:
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be at lease 18 years of age
- Reside in Merced County for at least one year before being selected
- Have ordinary intelligence and good character
- Possess a working knowledge of the English language
- Not presently be serving as a trial juror
- Not have been a Grand Juror within one year of being selected (jurors may be held over for a second year)
- Not have been convicted of a felony or malfeasance in the office
- Not presently be serving as an elected official