Performance of the Courts of Appeal

Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015

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GOAL 3: TO ENSURE THE PUBLIC TRUST


Objective

3.1 To ensure that the courts of appeal are accessible procedurally, economically, and physically to the public and to attorneys.

Intent of the Objective

Making courts accessible to attorneys and to the public protects and promotes the rule of law. Confidence in the review of the decisions of lower tribunals is promoted when the appellate court process is open, to the fullest extent reasonable, to those with an interest in a matter. Appellate courts should identify and remedy access problems relating to court costs, court procedures, courthouse features, and other barriers that may limit participation in the appellate process. The cost of litigation can limit access to the judicial process. When a party lacks sufficient financial resources to pursue a good-faith claim, the court should make provisions to minimize or defray the costs associated with the presentation of the case. Physical features of the courthouse can constitute formidable barriers to persons with disabilities who want to observe or participate in the appellate process. Courts should make accommodations so that individuals with speech, hearing, vision, cognitive, or physical impairments can participate in the court’s processes.

Responses To Objective

  1. Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to assist pro se/self-represented litigants.
  2. Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to ensure that the public was aware of the openness and accessibility of court proceedings.
  3. Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to develop and/or maintain a policy or procedure to assist patrons with limited English proficiency (LEP).
  4. Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  5. Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to implement safety and security measures.
  6. Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to implement a Continuity of Operations/Disaster Recovery Plan.

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857700272What actions, if any, did your court take in FY 2014-2015 to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective
1st Circuit
The court provided sound equipment to allow the hearing-impaired full participation in oral argument.
2nd Circuit
The court raised the height of counsel tables in the courtroom to accommodate court users in wheelchairs.
3rd Circuit
The Third Circuit has adopted an ADA policy and posted the policy on its website. The court has also posted signs concerning the ADA within the courthouse building.
4th Circuit
The Fourth Circuit is located in the Supreme Court building; the building's physical features are not under the Fourth Circuit's control.
ResponseResponse_Court
Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective4 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 4th Circuit)
Adopted an oath for sign language interpreters0
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 written essential functions for court jobs4 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Did not address in FY 2014-20150
Established or maintained a complaint procedure4 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Established or maintained a list of available real-time court reporters and sign language interpreters1 court (2nd Circuit)
Implemented or maintained ADA non-discrimination policies or court rules5 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 4th Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Implemented or maintained an emergency evacuation procedure to accommodate disabled patrons/employees4 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 4th Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Posted or maintained signs (raised lettering, Braille, accessible restrooms, etc.)3 courts (1st Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Posted public notices or communications of the availability of reasonable accommodations4 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 5th Circuit)

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