Summary Observations

Public Perceptions of Court Fairness, Objectivity and Functioning

Responses to selected statement reflect the sentiments of the public towards the courts in terms of fairness, influences and overall functioning/process.

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
 
 

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