What goes into a performance evaluation?
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Surveys
Surveys are collected from court users.
Surveys Ask Questions About:
- Integrity
- Legal Knowledge
- Communication
- Temperament
- Administration
- Service to the Public
Observations
Commissioners observe the judge in their courtroom and review their performance.
Commissioners Look For:
- Voice
- Neutrality
- Respect
- Fairness
- Understandable
- Plain Language
Opinion Review
Commissioners read decisions or opinions issued by each judge.
Review For:
- Clearly states what the issue is
- Basis for the decisions
- How the judge got there
- What is the outcome
Interviews
The Judge and other interested parties are interviewed by the commission.
Discussion:
Opportunity to discuss the Commissioners' findings and what the judge is doing to address issues identifies in the evaluation.
Commission Findings
- Determination if the Judge "Meets" or "Does Not Meet" Performance Standards
- Vote count for the decision
- Narrative of the performance evaluation findings