YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) – On January 5, 2023, the Feather River Tea Party Patriots announced Steven Meyer will be the Special Guest Speaker for their January 16, 2023, meeting.

Steven Meyer was a former Sutter County Grand Jury member in 2014-2015 and foreperson in 2015-2016.  After serving on the Sutter County Grand Jury for two years, he became interested in the Sutter County Grand Jury Association and served as their Vice-President for two years.

The Grand Jury is mandated to investigate and report on matters within the county, city, and other local agencies. The primary role of the Grand Jury is for a group of ordinary citizens to investigate local government agencies and ensure they are performing properly and ethically. Sutter County impanels a Grand Jury of 19 members for a one-year term.

The major functions of a Grand Jury are divided into criminal indictments and civil investigations. There are three predominant functions:

Civil “Watchdog” Responsibilities: The Grand Jury may examine all aspects of county and city government and special districts to ensure the county is being governed honestly and efficiently and that county monies are being handled appropriately. The Grand Jury findings and recommendations are contained in a final report;

Citizen Complaints: The Grand Jury receives many letters from citizens alleging mistreatment by officials, suspicions of misconduct, or governmental inefficiencies. Complaints received from citizens are acknowledged and investigated confidentially for their validity. If the situation warrants and corrective action is under the jurisdiction of the Grand Jury, appropriate action is taken;

Criminal Investigations: Under certain circumstances the Grand Jury holds hearings to determine whether evidence presented by the district attorney is of sufficient nature to warrant persons having to stand trial in court.

Mr. Meyer will discuss the qualifications to become a Grand Jury member, how to apply, the importance of the Civil Grand Jury, and the legal aspects of the Civil Grand Jury.  A question and answer session will follow.

Prior to the Special Guest Speaker, Dr. Laverne Denyer will present another episode of “Constitutional Moments.” 

There is no membership requirement to attend and everyone is welcome.  Doors open at 6:00 pm; meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm.  Come early to register, socialize with like-minded patriots, and get a good seat. 

The meeting will be Monday, January 16, 2023, at Crossroads Community Church, 445 B Street, Yuba City.  Contact Larry or Carla at (530) 755-4409.  Visit Feather Tea Party Patriots online at: www.frtpp.org