How the Public Views the Courts

Prepared by:
GMA Research Corporation
Bellevue, Washington

For:
office of the Administrator for the Courts
State of Washington
Olympia, Washington

OBJECTIVES/METHODOLOGY

• The National Survey

• The Washington State Survey

• Summary Observations: The following are observations and conclusions based on a review of the summary results which follow this section.
  • Confidence in American Institutions
  • Satisfaction With Manner Courts Handle Cases
  • Personal Involvement With Courts
  • Public Knowledge of The Courts
  • Perceptions of Equal Treatment
  • Sources of News and Information
    • Internet Usage for Current Events, Public Issues, Politics
    • Sources of Information About the Courts
  • Public Attitudes Towards the Courts
  • Public Attitude Towards Court Costs
  • Public Perceptions of Court Fairness, Objectivity and Functioning
  • Ethnic Group Comparisons

• Summary Results

• Download the Survey