Legal Review Committee Agenda and Packet 2019 06 07

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Municipal Judge Annual Evaluation Part 2 — Court Staff Evaluation Court staff and Prosecuting Attorney to complete evaluation forms. Evaluation forms will be anonymous and kept confidential through the process, however the final assessment is public record. Please answer all questions. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Do Not Know The Judge takes time to consider relevant facts and based decisions on those facts and statements presented. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Judge makes sure participants understand what is going on in the courtroom. ❑ ■ ■ ■ • The Judge treats all parties with dignity and respect. ❑ ❑ • • • Parties are given the opportunity to speak and are made to feel they have been heard in the process. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Judge maintains appropriate courtroom control. • • • • • The Judge treats all parties equally regardless of race, sex, age, ethnicity, social status, or economic status. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Judge acts neutrally on the bench. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Judge processes cases in an efficient manner and is prepared for each case on the docket. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The Judge shows consistency in court proceedings. • • • • • The Judge bases decisions on the law and facts without regard to the identity of the parties or counsel. ❑ ❑ ■ ■ ■ The Judge communicates well with the Prosecuting Attorney and court staff. • • • • • The Judge is prompt in making and rendering decisions. ❑ ❑ • • • The Judge keeps current on local, state, and federal laws affecting the court. ❑ ❑ • • • The Judge's communications are clear, concise, and accurate. ❑ ❑ • • • 8