NEVADA CITY, Calif. July 3, 2024 – The new Nevada County Grand Jury was sworn in today by Judge Scott Thomsen in the Board of Supervisors Chamber. Many of the jury members are returning for a second year of service to the community.

The 2024-25 Nevada County Grand Jury and Judge Scott Thomsen. Photo YubaNet
The 2024-25 Nevada County Grand Jury and Judge Scott Thomsen. Photo YubaNet

The Grand Jury may examine all aspects of special districts, county, and city government to ensure that the county is being governed efficiently and that monies are being handled appropriately.

Requirements for a Grand Juror

  • US citizen
  • At least 18 years of age
  • County resident for at least one year
  • Read and write English
  • Not currently serving on a trial jury
  • Not currently an elected official
  • Not a public agency board member
  • Never convicted of a felony

Here are the members taking their oath.

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The 2024-25 Grand Jury members are:

Anderson, Dave
Cornish, Vincent
D’Andrea, Joe
Doernberg, Don
Frost, Dave
Gray, Gina
Heller, Deborah
Jacobson, Nancy
Johnson, Nick
Martorano, Melody
Neil, Cheryl
Riedel, Mark
Shin, Irene
Sharkey, Rick
Starnitzky, Hellmuth
Waschau, Brandi
Wilson, Nancy

Learn more about what a Grand Jury does and how to apply for this important public service here.