Statements and Proportion Agree/Disagree
|
National
|
Washington
|
Variance
|
When a person sues a corporation, the courts generally favor the corporation.
|
Agree
|
62
|
59
|
-3
|
Disagree
|
32
|
33
|
+1
|
Judges' decisions are influenced by political considerations.
|
Agree
|
78
|
76
|
-2
|
Disagree
|
18
|
17
|
-1
|
Elected judges are influenced by having to raise campaign funds.
|
Agree
|
70
|
66
|
-4
|
Disagree
|
20
|
21
|
+1
|
Courts generally make reasonable efforts to ensure that individuals have adequate attorney representation
|
Agree
|
71
|
66
|
-5
|
Disagree
|
25
|
26
|
+1
|
It would be possible for me to represent myself in court if I wanted to do so.
|
Agree
|
54
|
53
|
-1
|
Disagree
|
40
|
43
|
+3
|
It is affordable to bring a case to court.
|
Agree
|
31
|
27
|
-4
|
Disagree
|
63
|
65
|
-1
|
Cases are not resolved in a timely manner.
|
Agree
|
76
|
75
|
-1
|
Disagree
|
19
|
18
|
-1
|
Courts adequately monitor the progress of cases.
|
Agree
|
44
|
37
|
-7
|
Disagree
|
42
|
44
|
+2
|
Court personnel are helpful and courteous.
|
Agree
|
65
|
63
|
-2
|
Disagree
|
23
|
20
|
-3
|
Court rules and procedures are easy to understand.
|
Agree
|
NA
|
35
|
|
Disagree
|
|
56
|
|
Information needed to proceed with a case is readily available to the public.
|
Agree |
NA |
37 |
|
Disagree |
|
47 |
|