2015 Trial Bench and Bar Survey Results


 

 

Supreme Court

COA- Division One

COA- Division Two

Q01 - The [Court] resolves its cases expeditiously.

92%

(186/207)

71%

(208/292)

91%

(189/207)

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

93%

(198/212)

93%

(254/273)

93%

(174/187)

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

94%

(210/224)

85%

(252/296)

86%

(174/187)

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

93%

(209/225)

81%

(242/300)

79%

(173/220)

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

96%

(218/227)

87%

(263/302)

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.

93%

(200/216)

89%

(261/293)

87%

(181/208)

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

100%

(218/219)

97%

(282/291)

97%

(207/214)

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

98%

(206/210)

95%

(269/284)

92%

(182/198)

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

84%

(163/195)

84%

(223/266)

89%

(168/189)

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

91%

(193/211)

89%

(251/281)

83%

(182/220)

Note: Results indicate the percent of respondents who selected "Agree or Strongly Agree" and excludes all "Undecided or Unknown" responses.