Public Trust & Confidence

The Judicial Council and You

The Judicial Council periodically surveys the public and attorneys to determine current levels of trust and confidence in the state courts, and to obtain information concerning public expectations and opinion on court performance.  Below are reports and findings regarding the levels of trust and confidence within the state courts.

Focus Groups and Interviews Trust and Confidence in the California Courts
Phase II: Focus Groups and Interviews
Public Court Users and Judicial Branch Members Talk About the California Courts
2006
Findings and Recommendations Trust and Confidence in the California Courts
Part I: Findings and Recommendations
A Survey of the Public & Attorneys
2005
Executive Summary of Methodology with Survey Instruments Trust and Confidence in the California Courts
Part II: Executive Summary of Methodology with Survey Instruments
A Survey of the Public & Attorneys
2005

Public Trust & Confidence Contact Information

Douglas G. Denton
Judicial Council of California
E-mail: Douglas.Denton@jud.ca.gov