The 2012-13 El Dorado County Grand Jury is looking for members.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years of age, have resided in the county for at least one year at the time of the swearing-in date, and cannot hold an elected office.

Judges of the Superior Court shall select names from those submitted, as well as other nominees, and currently seated grand jurors who wish to be held over, to be put into the jury pool. Nineteen jurors are then selected in a random drawing from this pool. Final selection will take place in late June. Jurors are expected to be present. Jurors serve for a period of one year, commencing July 1.

The El Dorado Civil Grand Jury is an investigatory body created for the protection of society and the enforcement of the law.

Jurors can typically expect to serve a minimum of six hours over two days per week. Investigative committee chairs and the foreperson may expect to serve 10-20 hours per week.

Meetings are compensated at the maximum rate of $15 per day of meeting; mileage is compensated at the rate payable to employees of El Dorado County for each mile actually and necessarily traveled for purposes of said sessions or committee work. No other compensation is provided.

Qualified citizens who have an interest may pick up an application form at the Superior Court, 495 Main St., Placerville or call (530) 621.6451. The deadline to apply is May 11.