Performance of the Courts of Appeal

Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015

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GOAL 2: TO PROMOTE THE RULE OF LAW


Objective

2.3 To publish those written decisions that develop, clarify, or unify the law.

Intent of the Objective

The designation of judicial opinions as precedential authority is essential to achieving clarity and uniformity in the development of the law. The publication of these opinions provides an easy way for interested parties to ascertain the holdings of the court and the rationale for its findings, thereby promoting understanding of the law and reducing confusion.

Responses To Objective

  1. Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to publish those opinions that develop, clarify, or unity the law.

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QuestionIdQuestionStatementResponse
857700267What actions, if any, did your court take in FY 2014-2015 to publish those opinions that develop, clarify, or unity the law?Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to publish those opinions that develop, clarify, or unity the law.
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Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to publish those opinions that develop, clarify, or unity the law.
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Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective
1st Circuit
First Circuit judges conducted a continuing legal education course regarding summary judgment law, best practices in appellate procedure, and criteria for publication.
2nd Circuit
The court disseminated opinions immediately to all those registered for its online notification service. The service provides immediate access to the opinions.
3rd Circuit
The court continued to maintain and update its own citation handbook.
ResponseResponse_Court
Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective3 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit)
Continued to address this objective through the actions indicated below, or implemented the following new actions in FY 2014-2015 to address this objective as indicated below:5 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 4th Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Developed or maintained standards for publication5 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 4th Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Did not address this objective in FY 2014-20150
Distributed unpublished opinions to subscribers3 courts (2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Met with district judges to address their concerns regarding the publication of opinions3 courts (1st Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Posted unpublished opinions to the court's website5 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 4th Circuit, 5th Circuit)

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