Civics   

Our criminal justice system has been compared to a massive ocean barge: efficient, predictable, but slow to change direction. Sometimes, though, forces collide that provide courts with unique opportunities to radically alter our laws. From famous examples such as Watergate to little known cases like the prosecution of drug kingpin Nicky Barnes, we will explore the dramatic stories of how our system can be upended.

Learn how the Nevada County Superior Court's civil grand juries serve their communities by investigating citizen complaints, reviewing how governments conduct business, and report to the public. You'll also learn how this body of 19 county residents works, how and who it benefits, and how to become a civil grand juror.