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<strong>Colorado</strong> Judicial PerformanceAttorneys Regarding Trial Judges Survey Questions_Which of the following types of cases have you observed Judge (Last Name)’s performance? Please circleall that apply. (Only respondents who indicate they have observed the judge in “criminal other than traffic” cases will beasked question 2c and question 6.)Civil ..................................................................................................................... 1Criminal other than traffic .............................................................................. 2Traffic ................................................................................................................. 3Domestic ............................................................................................................ 4Juvenile ............................................................................................................... 5Probate ............................................................................................................... 6Other .................................................................................................................. 91. Case Management:a. Promptly issuing a decision on the case after trial. A B C D F DK/NSb. Maintaining appropriate control over proceedings. A B C D F DK/NSc. Promptly ruling on pre-trial motions. A B C D F DK/NSd. Setting reasonable schedules for cases. A B C D F DK/NS2. Application and Knowledge of Law:a. Being able to identify and analyze relevant facts. A B C D F DK/NSb. Basing decisions on evidence and arguments. A B C D F DK/NSc. Willing to reconsider error in fact or law. A B C D F DK/NSd. [Criminal only] Issuing consistent sentences whenthe circumstances are similar. A B C D F DK/NS3. Communications:a. Makings sure all participants understandthe proceedings. A B C D F DK/NSb. Providing written communications that areclear, thorough and well reasoned. A B C D F DK/NS4. Demeanor:a. Giving proceedings a sense of dignity. A B C D F DK/NSb. Treating participants with respect. A B C D F DK/NSc. Conducting his/her courtroom in a neutral manner. A B C D F DK/NSd. Consistently applying laws and rules. A B C D F DK/NS5. Diligence:a. Using good judgment in application of relevantlaw and rules. A B C D F DK/NSb. Doing the necessary “homework” and beingprepared for his/her cases. A B C D F DK/NSc. Being willing to handle cases on the docket evenwhen they are complicated and time consuming. A B C D F DK/NS1
Having observed Judge (Last Name) in a criminal case, would you say the judge is: (This question is askedonly if respondent indicated at the beginning of the survey he/she observed the judge in a criminal case.)Very biased in favor of the prosecution ....................................................... 1Somewhat biased in favor of the prosecution ............................................. 2Completely Neutral .......................................................................................... 3Somewhat biased in favor of the defense ..................................................... 4Very biased in favor of the defense ............................................................... 5Don’t Know/Not Sure .................................................................................... 96. What would you say are Judge (Last Name)’s strengths?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________7. What would you say are Judge (Last Name)’s weaknesses?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________8. Keeping in mind your responses to each of the previous questions, how strongly do you recommend thatJudge (Last Name) be retained in office, or not retained in office?Strongly recommend he be retained in office .............................................. 5Somewhat recommend he be retained in office .......................................... 4Undecided or don’t know enough to make recommendation .................. 3Somewhat recommend he not be retained in office ................................... 2Strongly recommend he not be retained in office ...................................... 12
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