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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

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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.

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Commission Findings

• Determination if the Judge "Meets" or "Does Not Meet" Performance Standards
• Vote count for the decision 
• Narrative of the performance evaluation findings