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Show (E) Skills as a manager: (1) devoting appropriate time to all pending matters; (2) discharging administrative responsibilities diligently; (3) where responsibility exists for a calendar, knowledge of the number, age, and status of pending cases. (F) Punctuality: (1) the prompt disposition of pending matters; and (2) meeting commitments on time and according to rules of the court. Minimum Standards for Performance The Judicial Council has established the following minimum standards for judicial performance. Some standards apply to all judges and some standards apply to judges of a specific court. A minimum score of 70 on at least 75 of the questions on the attorney survey. A minimum score of 70 on at least 75 of the questions on the juror survey. For justices of the Supreme Court, circulating no more than six principal opinions more than 180 days after submission. For judges of the Court of Appeals, circulating not more than six principal more than 180 days after submission; and opinions achieving a final average time to circulation of a principal opinion of not more than 120 days after submission. For judges of the trial court, no cases under advisement for more than 180 days and no more than 6 cases under advisement for more than 60 days. At least 30 hours of judicial education per year. Compliance with Code of Judicial Administration and the Code of Judicial Conduct. Physical and mental fitness for office. A judge who fails to meet one or more of these standards may appear before the Judicial Council and show cause why he or she should naertheless be certified. Attorney Survey Questions A random sample of attorneys appearing before each judge was asked to rate the judge as excellent, more than adequate, adequate, less than adequate, and inadequate on the following questions. A satisfactory response is excellent, more than adequate, or adequate. To be certified the judge must receive a 70 satisfactory response rate to at least 75 of the following questions and an overall satisfactory response rate of at least 70. Questions of Attorneys About Appellate Judges Professional behavior is free from impropriety or the appearance of impropriety. ) 2) Behavior is free from bias. 1 5) Discourages inappropriate ex parte approaches from attorneys or participants in a case. Demonstrates knowledge of the substantive law. Demonstrates knowledge of the rules of evidence and procedure. 6) Demonstrates 7) Properly applies the law to the facts of the case. Demonstrates an awareness of recent legal developments. ?) 4) 8) an ability to perceive legal and factual issues. Opinions demonstrate scholarly legal analysis. Id) Opinions are clear and well written. '.') 11) preparation for oral arguments. everything into account, would you recommend the Judicial Council certify this judge for retention election? Demonstrates 12) Taking 43 v |