Performance of the Courts of Appeal

Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018

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GOAL 4: TO USE PUBLIC RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY


Objective

4.3 To develop methods for improving aspects of trial court performance that affect the appellate judicial process.

Intent of the Objective

The efficiency and workload of appellate court systems are, to some extent, contingent upon trial court performance. If appellate courts do not properly advise the trial courts of the decisional and administrative errors they are making, appellate court systems waste valuable resources by repeatedly correcting or modifying the same or similar trial court errors. Appellate courts can contribute to a reduction in trial court error by identifying patterns of error and by collecting and communicating information concerning the nature of errors and the conditions under which they occur. Appellate courts, working in conjunction with state judicial education entities, can further this work by periodically conducting educational programs, seminars and workshops for appellate and trial court judges.

Responses To Objective

  1. Actions taken during FY 2017-2018 to develop methods for improving aspects of trial court performance that affect the appellate judicial process.

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QuestionIdQuestionStatementResponse
135322882What actions, if any, did your court take during the reporting period to develop methods for improving aspects of trial court performance that affect the appellate judicial process?Actions taken during FY 2017-2018 to develop methods for improving aspects of trial court performance that affect the appellate judicial process.
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Actions taken during FY 2017-2018 to develop methods for improving aspects of trial court performance that affect the appellate judicial process.
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Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective
1st Circuit
The clerk participated actively in the Louisiana Clerks of Court Association and the Louisiana Court Administrators Association, which facilitates communication of issues and their resolution. The clerk and Business Services Manager attended the Chief Judges Strategic Planning Retreat, which included topics on best practices, to facilitate improved record preparation and coordination among five appellate courts and lower courts. The various judges presented CLE lectures involving attorneys, court clerks, and local bar associations to provide guidance in court operations.
3rd Circuit
The court provided the district clerks of court and workers compensation clerks of court with a manual regarding the preparation of appellate records for proper filing in this court. Additionally, appropriate contact information continued to be provided on the court's website should anyone in the lower courts need information. The Third Circuit Judges Association has an annual meeting in an August seminar to address recent developments within our circuit.
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Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective 2 courts (1st Circuit, 3rd Circuit)
Continued to address this objective through the actions indicated below, or implemented the following new actions to address this objective as indicated below:4 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Did not address this objective1 court (4th Circuit)
Provided guidance to district clerks of court on preparing clear, accurate, timely and complete appellate records4 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Provided guidance to district courts on error correction and new areas of the law3 courts (2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 5th Circuit)

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