2013 and 2015 Trial Bench and Bar Survey Results

Supreme Court

COA- Division One

COA- Division Two

2013

2015

2013

2015

2013

2015

Q01 - The [Court] resolves its cases expeditiously.

88%

(194/221)

92%

(186/207)

76%
(292/384)

71%

(208/292)

95%
(172/181)

91%

(189/207)

Q02 - The [Court] renders decisions without any improper outside influences.

97%
(210/217)

93%

(198/212)

94%
(328/350)

93%

(254/273)

91%
(143/157)

93%

(174/187)

Q03 - The [Court] considers each case based upon its facts and applicable law.

95%
(220/232)

94%

(210/224)

88%
(343/388)

85%

(252/296)

82%
(147/179)

86%

(174/187)

Q04 - The [Court]'s written decisions reflect thoughtful and fair evaluation of the parties’ arguments.

94%
(216/231)

93%

(209/225)

86%
(334/390)

81%

(242/300)

77%
(141/184)

79%

(173/220)

Q05 - The [Court]'s written decisions clearly state the applicable legal principles that govern the decision.

94%
(222/235)

96%

(218/227)

90%
(360/398)

87%

(263/302)

87%
(165/190)

85%

(188/222)

Q06 - The [Court]'s written decisions clearly inform the trial courts and parties of what additional steps, if any, must be taken.

94%
(217/230)

93%

(200/216)

89%
(339/381)

89%

(261/293)

92%
(168/182)

87%

(181/208)

Q07 - The [Court]’s written decisions treat trial court judges with courtesy and respect.

98%
(230/234)

100%

(218/219)

97%
(377/387)

97%

(282/291)

98%
(179/182)

97%

(207/214)

Q08 - The [Court] treats attorneys with courtesy and respect.

99%
(212/215)

98%

(206/210)

94%
(358/381)

95%

(269/284)

93%
(164/176)

92%

(182/198)

Q09 - The [Court] is procedurally and economically accessible to the public and attorneys.

83%
(159/192)

84%

(163/195)

86%
(297/344)

84%

(223/266)

93%
(144/155)

89%

(168/189)

Q10 - The [Court] effectively informs attorneys and trial judges of its procedures, operations, and activities.

92%
(206/223)

91%

(193/211)

89%
(335/375)

89%

(251/281)

90%
(154/172)

83%

(182/220)