Foreperson and Pro Tem Workshops

California Grand Jurors’ Association

Foreperson and Pro Tem Workshop

Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, CGJA is conducting its Foreperson and Pro Tem Workshops remotely again in 2022. We are offering four remote workshops, one each Wednesday in July using Zoom.  The fee is $50 per person.  The workshop will begin at 9:00 am and end at 4:00 PM and will include a one-hour lunch break. Training materials will be shipped in advance. Registration must be received no later than 7-10 days in advance to allow for shipping. We will contact you by email to confirm your registration and get a shipping address.

Workshop ID#1           Wednesday, July 6                   9:00 am - 4:00 pm (includes a one-hour lunch break)    (registration deadline June 30)

Workshop ID#2           Wednesday, July 13                9:00 am - 4:00 pm (includes a one-hour lunch break)    (registration deadline July 1)

Workshop ID#3           Wednesday, July 20                9:00 am - 4:00 pm (includes a one-hour lunch break)    (registration deadline July 11)

Workshop ID#4           Wednesday, July 27                9:00 am - 4:00 pm (includes a one-hour lunch break)    (registration deadline July 18)

Download Registration Form                                                                 Online Registration Form

Program Description:

This workshop covers the leadership responsibilities of the foreperson, pro tem, and other officers of the grand jury. Topics include: how to get started; useful techniques for organizing, coordinating, and facilitating the grand jury’s work; team building; California law as it applies to the foreperson’s duties and responsibilities; the administrative and leadership roles of the foreperson and pro tem; dealing with interpersonal issues among jurors; and conflict resolution techniques. Participants take part in group activities to enhance the learning experience through the sharing of ideas.