Submit a Complaint/Concern
The Civil Grand Jury is an official body of the Fresno County Superior Court, empowered to investigate local government operations. Citizens have the right to submit complaints regarding the performance of county departments, city governments, and special districts to ensure they are serving the public interest effectively and ethically.
What the Civil Grand Jury Can Review
- Operations and efficiencies of Fresno County departments.
- Functions of city governments and city councils within the county.
- Governance of special districts, including water and irrigation districts.
- Conditions and management of detention facilities and jails.
- Public schools pre-kindergarten through community college.
- Fresno County special districts.
- Mismanagement or ethical concerns in local public agencies.
Concerns Outside the Jury's Jurisdiction
- Criminal activities (refer these to the District Attorney).
- Legal disputes already in the court system or finalized.
- Matters involving private companies or individuals.
- Federal or State government agencies and operations.
- Personnel issues or individual labor-management disputes.
Step 1
Immediate Receipt
Once your complaint/Concern is received, you will receive confirmation from the Civil Grand Jury.
The Complaint/Concern Review Process
The Civil Grand Jury reviews every submitted complaint to determine if an investigation is warranted. Here is what you can expect after filing.
Step 2
Initial Review
The Civil Grand Jury reviews complaints/concerns within 15-30 days and determines if they will be assigned for further investigation or full jury review.
Step 3
Confidential Outcome
Under state law, specific details and status of investigations remain confidential and cannot be shared. Results of investigations are published in Civil Grand Jury reports, typically released in June, following review by the Superior Court.
Submit a Complaint
Residents of Fresno County can use this portal to report concerns regarding the efficiency or conduct of local government agencies. If you have observations about county departments, city councils, or special districts, please use the link provided below. This button will direct you to the official Citizen Complaint Form hosted by the Fresno County Superior Court. Please be aware that all submissions are handled exclusively by the Civil Grand Jury, and our association does not manage or review these documents.
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Your privacy is protected. All complaints submitted to the Civil Grand Jury are held in strict confidence as required by California Penal Code Section 929.