BALLOT FOR RATING CANDIDATES

FOR JUDICIAL OFFICE

RESPONDENT'S KNOWLEDGE - Do you have sufficient knowledge as to the qualifications of this candidate for this judicial office to give a fair, informed opinion as to those qualifications?

 

YES

                 

(If the answer is "No," do not complete the ballot as to this candidate, but please return the ballot.)

NO

 

               

In your opinion, with respect to this judicial office and in off-the-bench conduct affecting the judicial office, will the candidate:

YES

1. (Integrity) Adhere to the high standards of integrity and ethical conduct required of the office?

NO

                 

2. (Impartiality) Act and rule impartially and free of any prejudice, bias or other improper influence?

YES

                 
 

NO

                 

3. (Legal Ability) Have adequate legal experience, knowledge, and ability?

YES

                 
 

NO

                 

4. (Temperament) Exercise the judicial temperament to serve with appropriate courtesy, consideration, firmness, fairness, patience and dignity?

YES

                 
 

NO

                 

5. (Court Management) Diligently and promptly attend to the duties of the office and assure the steady progress of court business?

YES

                 
 

NO

                 

6. (Health) Have the physical, mental and emotional health, stamina and stability needed to perform judicial duties?

YES

                 
 

NO

                 


7. (Sensitivity to Diversity and Bias) Conducts self and deals with others appropriately to reduce or eliminate conduct or words which manifest bias based on race, gender, national origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or socio-economic status against parties, witnesses, counsel or others?

YES

 

NO

                 

8. Considering the qualifications of the candidate, and without regard to whether there are others better fitted for the judicial office, do you believe that this candidate meets acceptable requirements for the office?

 

YES

                 
 

NO