NCJ Number
80666
Journal
Justice System Journal Volume: 6 Issue: 2 Dated: (Summer 1981) Pages: 200-217
Date Published
1981
Length
18 pages
Annotation
This article reports the results of an Institute for Court Management symposium, held with personnel in the 3rd Judicial Circuit (Wayne County, Michigan). The symposium used a questionnaire to identify the participants' perceptions - and their views of others' perceptions - on a range of subjects, including items related to civil case delay.
Abstract
The results suggested a high degree of agreement on many items, thus supporting the notion of a 'local legal culture.' It also found, however, that on some crucial matters, participants in the caseflow process may seriously misjudge the perceptions of other participants, thus frustrating the court's ability to exert leadership in caseflow management. (Author abstract)