Civil Grand Jury Empaneled for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

RIVERSIDE — You have likely read or heard a great deal lately about the civil grand jury. Who sits on the panel and how is it selected? A new panel of jurists has just been named. Find out who they are and what they will do.

The members and alternate members of the fiscal year 2026-2027 Riverside County Civil Grand Jury were selected during a public drawing held on June 26 in Department 1 of the Historic Courthouse in Riverside.

The Riverside Superior Court conducted an extensive recruitment effort to encourage community participation in the jury process. Recruitment activities included notices published in local newspapers, informational postings in city and county offices throughout Riverside County, and announcements on the Court’s website.

The Court received a total of 68 applications, and 50 applicants participated in interviews as part of the selection process.

The newly selected Civil Grand Jury members commenced orientation and training on June 29, 2026, and will begin their one-year term of service on July 1, 2026.

The Fiscal year 2026-2027 Riverside County Civil Grand Jury members are:

Members are:

  • Lewis Allen
  • Raymond Butler
  • Thomas Carrisoza
  • Vivian Catanese
  • Bryan Corcoran
  • Lillie Davis
  • Don Escalante
  • Paula Harrington
  • Catherine Johnson
  • Michael Kataoka
  • Christian Kleczko
  • Steven Lemler
  • Shona Mitchell
  • Mario Montero
  • Natali Monzon
  • Sharon Musella
  • Becky Runkle
  • Ramona Saunders
  • Don Smith
  • Alternates
  • Jean Arnold
  • Michael McDonald
  • Maureen Whelan
  • Oscar Baeza
  • Frank Tovar
  • Gerald Myers
  • Demetria Bolden
  • William Woods

The Riverside County Civil Grand Jury serves as an independent body charged with investigating and reporting on the operations of local government agencies, special districts, and other public entities within Riverside County. This body plays an important role in promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in local government.

For more information about the Riverside County Civil Grand Jury, visit the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside’s website.

 

 

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  • Grand Jury: RivCo District Attorney