Performance of the Courts of Appeal

Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018

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GOAL 1: TO PROTECT THE RULE OF LAW


Objective

1.2 To develop, clarify, and unify the law.

Intent of the Objective

The courts of appeal contribute to the development and unification of the law by resolving conflicts and by addressing ambiguities in the law. Our complex society turns to the law to resolve disputes left unaddressed by the authors of previously established legal precepts. Interpretation of legal principles contained in state and federal constitutions and statutory enactments is at the heart of the appellate adjudicative process.

Responses To Objective

  1. Actions taken during FY 2017-2018 to publish those opinions that develop, clarify, or unify the law.

QuestionIdQuestionStatementResponse
135322863What actions, if any, did your court take during the reporting period to publish those opinions that develop, clarify, or unify the law?Actions taken during FY 2017-2018 to publish those opinions that develop, clarify, or unify the law.
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Actions taken during FY 2017-2018 to publish those opinions that develop, clarify, or unify the law.
Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective
1st Circuit
The 1st Circuit reported that individual judges and panels conducted CLE courses regarding summary judgment law, best practices in appellate procedure, criteria for publication of cases, and tips to improve brief writing and to educate the legal community regarding the applicable jurisprudence and the distinction between review on writs and review on appeal.
2nd Circuit
The 2nd Circuit disseminated opinions immediately to all those registered for the court's online notification service. This provided immediate access to the opinions.
ResponseResponse_Court
Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective 2 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit)
Continued to address this objective through the actions indicated below, or implemented the following new actions to address this objective as indicated below:5 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 4th Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Developed or maintained standards for publication4 courts (2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit, 4th Circuit, 5th Circuit)
Did not address this objective 0
Distributed unpublished opinions to subscribers3 courts (1st Circuit, 2nd Circuit, 3rd Circuit)
Met with district judges to address their concerns regarding the publication of opinions2 courts (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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