Superior Court Judge Sonny Sandhu presided over the selection of the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury on June 30. The jury’s term is for one fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. 

The grand jury’s purpose is to investigate and report on the operations of local government. The grand jury’s fact-finding efforts result in a written report which contains specific recommendations aimed at identifying problems and offering recommendations for improving government operations and enhancing responsiveness. In this way, the grand jury acts as a representative of county residents in promoting government accountability. 

Presiding Judge Carrie Stephens appointed Jeffrey Olson Foreperson of the 2023-2024 Civil Grand Jury. She also appointed two members from the previous year as holdovers. Sixteen names were then selected randomly to complete the 19-member grand jury panel. Four additional names were selected as alternates. The alternates would be asked to serve in the event that a regular grand juror resigns or is removed. Attached is the list of the new Civil Grand Jury and the alternates. 

The Civil Grand Jury members are: Kenneth Badovinac, Modesto; Janice Bridgeford, Modesto; Bobby Fields, Patterson; Jarrold Fouts, Oakdale; Ernie Garcia, Modesto; Karen Grenbeaux, Modesto; Rick Hardy, Modesto; Scott Hicks, Oakdale; Carl Hill, Oakdale; Cecelia Hudelson, Turlock; Melissa Kelly, Modesto; Michael Loeffler, Modesto; Debra Loyd, Modesto; Blanca Marin Candelario, Modesto; Dorothy Martin, Modesto; Timothy Moran, Modesto; Jeffrey Olson, Riverbank; Robert Schuler, Modesto; and Steven Webb, Oakdale. Alternates: Nancy Grant, Modesto; Cindy Gipp, Modesto; Geneva Pina, Modesto; and Joan Clendenin, Modesto.