USINDPOLL1999-COURTS
Country: United States
Title: How the Public Views the State Courts.
Survey Indiana University Public Opinion Laboratory
Sponsor: National Center for State Courts/ The Hearst Corporation
Field Dates: January 13 - February 15, 1999
Sample: Includes oversamples of Blacks and Hispanics
Sample Size: 1,826
Sample Notes:
Interview method: Telephone
Weight Location: Columns 200-207 (xxxxxx.xx)
No. of records
per respondent: 1
Usage Notes:
Please note that data purchased from The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
may not be redisseminated without written permission. The results of any analyses
conducted on the data may, however, be published with appropriate
acknowledgments and source citation.
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The questionnaire starts on page 5. A
file listing generated from the SPSS
dataset with variable names starts on
page 15.
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Column guide for the flat ASCII data file.
Variable Rec Start End Format
RESP 1 1 6 F6.0
GENDER 1 7 14 F8.2
STATE 1 15 16 F2.0
AC 1 17 17 F1.0
PUBSCHL 1 18 18 F1.0
GOVERNOR 1 19 19 F1.0
POLICE 1 20 20 F1.0
MEDIA 1 21 21 F1.0
MEDICAL 1 22 22 F1.0
LEGISLAT 1 23 23 F1.0
SUPREME 1 24 24 F1.0
COMMUN 1 25 25 F1.0
CIVIL 1 26 26 F1.0
CRIMINAL 1 27 27 F1.0
SMALL 1 28 28 F1.0
FAMILY 1 29 29 F1.0
JUVENILE 1 30 30 F1.0
INVOLV 1 31 31 F1.0
JURYMEM 1 32 32 F1.0
CASEJUR1 1 33 34 F2.0
CASEJUR2 1 35 36 F2.0
CASEJUR3 1 37 38 F2.0
CASEJUR4 1 39 40 F2.0
DEFEND 1 41 41 F1.0
CASEDEF1 1 42 43 F2.0
CASEDEF2 1 44 45 F2.0
CASEDEF3 1 46 47 F2.0
CASEDEF4 1 48 49 F2.0
PLAIN 1 50 50 F1.0
CASEPLA1 1 51 52 F2.0
CASEPLA2 1 53 54 F2.0
CASEPLA3 1 55 56 F2.0
CASEPLA4 1 57 58 F2.0
WITNESS 1 59 59 F1.0
CASEWIT1 1 60 61 F2.0
CASEWIT2 1 62 63 F2.0
CASEWIT3 1 64 65 F2.0
CASEWIT4 1 66 67 F2.0
OBSERVE 1 68 68 F1.0
CASEOBS1 1 69 70 F2.0
CASEOBS2 1 71 72 F2.0
CASEOBS3 1 73 74 F2.0
CASEOBS4 1 75 76 F2.0
OTHERWAY 1 77 77 F1.0
CASEWAY1 1 78 79 F2.0
CASEWAY2 1 80 81 F2.0
CASEWAY3 1 82 83 F2.0
CASEWAY4 1 84 85 F2.0
KNOW 1 86 86 F1.0
LIKEYOU 1 87 87 F1.0
MEN 1 88 88 F1.0
WOMEN 1 89 89 F1.0
AFRICAN 1 90 90 F1.0
HISPANIC 1 91 91 F1.0
NONENGLS 1 92 92 F1.0
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MIDDLE 1 93 93 F1.0
WORKING 1 94 94 F1.0
WEALTHY 1 95 95 F1.0
NEWS 1 96 96 F1.0
NEWSPAPR 1 97 97 F1.0
RADIO 1 98 98 F1.0
TALKSHOW 1 99 99 F1.0
COMPUTER 1 100 100 F1.0
ELECTRON 1 101 101 F1.0
PRINT 1 102 102 F1.0
DRAMAS 1 103 103 F1.0
REALITY 1 104 104 F1.0
OTHRINFO 1 105 105 F1.0
SOURCES1 1 106 107 F2.0
SOURCES2 1 108 109 F2.0
SOURCES3 1 110 110 F1.0
PROTECT 1 111 111 F1.0
REPRESNT 1 112 112 F1.0
HONEST 1 113 113 F1.0
ATTENTN 1 114 114 F1.0
GOINGON 1 115 115 F1.0
UNDRSTD 1 116 116 F1.0
ORDERS 1 117 117 F1.0
ACCURAT 1 118 118 F1.0
IGNORE 1 119 119 F1.0
LAWYER 1 120 120 F1.0
FEES 1 121 121 F1.0
PACE 1 122 122 F1.0
COMPLEX 1 123 123 F1.0
MISSWORK 1 124 124 F1.0
SUES 1 125 125 F1.0
POLITICL 1 126 126 F1.0
INFLUNCE 1 127 127 F1.0
ATTORNEY 1 128 128 F1.0
MYSELF 1 129 129 F1.0
AFFORD 1 130 130 F1.0
TIMELY 1 131 131 F1.0
MONITOR 1 132 132 F1.0
HELPFUL 1 133 133 F1.0
WELL 1 134 137 F4.0
POORLY 1 138 141 F4.0
AGE 1 142 144 F3.0
LEVEL 1 145 145 F1.0
RACE 1 146 146 F1.0
MARITAL 1 147 147 F1.0
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AREA 1 151 151 F1.0
AREACODE 1 152 154 F3.0
@WHATWY1 1 155 158 F4.0
@WHATWY2 1 159 162 F4.0
@WHATWY3 1 163 166 F4.0
QUEST 1 167 167 F1.0
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HISPGVO 1 184 191 F8.2
RACEKNOW 1 192 199 F8.2
WEIGHT 1 200 207 F8.2
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1/12/99
Hello, my name is (INSERT NAME) and I’m calling from the Indiana University Public
Opinion Laboratory. We are conducting a national survey of 2,000 adults to help trial courts
around the country improve the administration of justice. We would very much like to learn your
opinions about the courts in your state. Please be assured that your individual answers and
comments will be kept in strictest confidence–nothing that you say will be identified with you in
any way.
MDI Time Zone
T-B-C selection
1. To begin with, I’d like to talk to you about your confidence [1/2 sample] trust [1/2
sample] in different institutions in American society. Here is a list of American
institutions. As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, how much
confidence/trust do you have in each institution? Would you say you have a great deal of
confidence/trust, some confidence/trust, only a little confidence/trust, or no
confidence/trust at all?
a. The public schools
b. Office of governor in your state
c. Your local police
d. The media
e. Medical profession
f. (State’s) State legislature
g. U.S. Supreme Court
h. The courts in your community
2. There are several different types of courts that handle different kinds of cases. For
example, there are civil cases, there are criminal cases and there are other cases such as
small claims and family relations, etc. How would you say the courts in your community
handle different kinds of cases? Please tell me if you think the courts handle each of these
cases in an excellent, good, fair or poor manner.
Civil cases, such as auto accidents, malpractice claims, landlord-tenant disputes, etc.).
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
Criminal cases, such as crimes of violence, robbery, shoplifting, etc.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don’t Know
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No Answer/Refuse
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Small claims cases where you can be your own attorney.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
Family relations cases, such as divorce, child custody, etc.
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
Juvenile delinquency cases
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
3. (SPEAK SLOWLY!) Have you ever had any personal involvement in the courts by
serving on a jury, being a witness in court, as a plaintiff (the person who brought the
lawsuit), a defendant (the one being sued or charged), an observer or something else?
Yes
No (SKIPTO #4)
Don’t Know (SKIPTO #4)
No Answer/Refuse (SKIPTO #4)
3a. Have you ever been a jury member?
Yes
No (SKIPTO 3b)
Don’t Know (SKIPTO 3b)
No Answer/Refuse (SKIPTO 3b)
What kind of case were you involved in? Was it a civil case, a criminal case, a small claims case,
a family relations case, a juvenile delinquency case, or something else? (SELECT ALL
MENTIONED—COULD BE MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF CASE!)
Civil case
Criminal case
Small claims case
Family relations case
Juvenile delinquency case
Something else (SPECIFY) ________________
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
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3b. Have you ever been a defendant, or the person who was sued or accused?
Yes
No (SKIPTO 3c)
Don’t Know (SKIPTO 3c)
No Answer/Refuse (SKIPTO 3c)
What kind of case were you involved in? Was it a civil case, a criminal case, a small claims case,
a family relations case, a juvenile delinquency case, or something else? (SELECT ALL
MENTIONED—COULD BE MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF CASE!)
Civil case
Criminal case
Small claims case
Family relations case
Juvenile delinquency case
Something else (SPECIFY) ________________
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
3c. Have you ever been a plaintiff, or the person who filed the lawsuit?
Yes
No (SKIPTO 3d)
Don’t Know (SKIPTO 3d)
No Answer/Refuse (SKIPTO 3d)
What kind of case were you involved in? Was it a civil case, a criminal case, a small claims case,
a family relations case, a juvenile delinquency case, or something else? (SELECT ALL
MENTIONED—COULD BE MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF CASE!)
Civil case
Criminal case
Small claims case
Family relations case
Juvenile delinquency case
Something else (SPECIFY) ________________
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
3d. Have you ever been a witness in a court proceeding?
Yes
No (SKIPTO 3e)
Don’t Know (SKIPTO 3e)
No Answer/Refuse (SKIPTO 3e)
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What kind of case were you involved in? Was it a civil case, a criminal case, a small claims case,
a family relations case, a juvenile delinquency case, or something else? (SELECT ALL
MENTIONED—COULD BE MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF CASE!)
Civil case
Criminal case
Small claims case
Family relations case
Juvenile delinquency case
Something else (SPECIFY) ________________
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
3e. Have you ever observed court proceedings?
Yes
No (SKIPTO 3f)
Don’t Know (SKIPTO 3f)
No Answer/Refuse (SKIPTO 3f)
What kind of case have you observed? Was it a civil case, a criminal case, a small claims case, a
family relations case, a juvenile delinquency case, or something else? (SELECT ALL
MENTIONED—COULD BE MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF CASE!)
Civil case
Criminal case
Small claims case
Family relations case
Juvenile delinquency case
Something else (SPECIFY) ________________
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
3f. Have you been involved in the courts in any other way?
Yes
No (SKIPTO #4)
Don’t Know (SKIPTO #4)
No Answer/Refuse (SKIPTO #4)
In what other way have you been involved in the courts? ________________________________
(PROBE. GET DETAILS!)
What kind of case was this? Was it a civil case, a criminal case, a small claims case, a family
relations case, a juvenile delinquency case, or something else? (SELECT ALL MENTIONED—
COULD BE MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF CASE!)
Civil case
Criminal case
Small claims case
Family relations case
Juvenile delinquency case
Something else (SPECIFY) ________________
Don’t Know
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No Answer/Refuse
4. Overall, how much would you say that you know about the courts in your community?
Would you say you know a lot, some, a little, or nothing at all?
1 A lot
2 Some
3 A little
4 Nothing at all
5 Don’t Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
5. Some people say that the courts treat everyone equally, while others say that the courts
favor certain people over others. Do you think that the following groups receive far
better treatment, somewhat better treatment, the same treatment, somewhat worse
treatment, or far worse treatment? (RANDOMIZE b-i)
a. People like you
b. Men
c. Women
d. African Americans
e. Hispanics
f. Non-English speaking people
g. Middle class people
h. Working class people
i. Wealthy people
6. On a different subject, how often do you…
a) Watch news on television? Would you say regularly, sometimes, hardly ever or
never?
Regularly
Sometimes
Hardly ever
Never
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
b) Read newspapers
Regularly
Sometimes
Hardly ever
Never
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
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c) Listen to news on the radio
Regularly
Sometimes
Hardly ever
Never
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
d) Listen to talk radio shows that invite listeners to call in to discuss current events,
public issues and politics?
Regularly
Sometimes
Hardly ever
Never
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
e) Use a computer to go on-line to get information about current events, public issues or
politics?
Regularly
Sometimes
Hardly ever
Never
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
7. And, where do you most frequently get information about courts? Would you say you
regularly, sometimes, hardly ever or never receive information from the following
sources?
a. Television/radio/electronic news
b. Newspaper/magazines/print news
c. Television dramas and comedies/movies
e. “Reality-based” TV productions such as The People’s Court and Judge Judy
f. “Are there any other sources from which you get information about courts?
*Yes (SPECIFY) _______
People you know who are legal professionals
Having been a juror
Other personal court experiences
People you know who have been jurors
People you know who have had other court experiences
From your school or library
From the courts themselves
*No
*Don’t Know
*No Answer/Refuse
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8. Now I’d like to ask how you feel about some other issues related to the courts in your
community. How strongly do you agree or disagree with each of these statements?
Would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly
disagree?
a. Courts protect defendants’ constitutional rights.
b. Most juries are not representative of the community.
c. Judges are generally honest and fair in deciding cases.
d. Judges do not give adequate attention and time to each individual case.
e Courts are out-of-touch with what’s going on in their communities.
f. Court rulings and decisions are understood by the people involved in cases.
g. Courts do not make sure their orders are enforced.
h. The media’s portrayal of the courts is mostly accurate.
i. I would prefer that a judge ignore the law to ensure that a defendant is convicted.
9. People sometimes say that it costs too much to go to court. How much do you think the
following factors contribute to the cost of going to court?: Would you say each of these
factors contributes a lot, some, a little, or none at all to the cost of going to court?
a. The cost of having a lawyer
b. Court fees
c. The slow pace of justice
d. The complexity of the law
e. Amount of personal time required, such as missing work or being away from
home
10. How strongly do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Would
you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
a. When a person sues a corporation, the courts generally favor the corporation over
the person.
b. Judges’ decisions are influenced by political considerations.
c. Elected judges are influenced by having to raise campaign funds.
d. Courts generally make reasonable efforts to ensure that individuals have adequate
attorney representation.
e. It would be possible for me to represent myself in court if I wanted to.
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f. It is affordable to bring a case to court.
g. Cases are not resolved in a timely manner.
h. Courts adequately monitor the progress of cases.
i. Court personnel are helpful and courteous.
Now I would like to give you an opportunity to answer a general questions about the courts in
your own words.
ASK EITHER #11 OR #12!!!!!!!!
11. In your opinion, what is the most important thing that the courts in your community are
doing poorly? _________________________________________
12. In your opinion, what is the most important thing that the courts in your community are
doing well? _________________________________________
Now I just have a few more questions to make sure the people we speak with are
representative of all residents in (INSERT STATE).
13. What is your age?_________
14. What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less then high school
High school diploma or GED
Some college or technical training school
4-year college degree
Some graduate school
Graduate or professional degree
No Answer/Refuse
15. What is your racial or ethnic identity?
White, not Hispanic
African American
Hispanic/Latinos/Latinas
Asian or Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Other (Specify)__________________
No Answer/Refuse
16. What is your marital status?
Married
Single
Living with a partner, but not married
Separated or divorced
Widowed
No Answer/Refuse
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17. What is your current work status?
1=Working now or retired/permanently disabled/homemaker/student working 20+
hrs./wk
2=Temporarily laid off
4=Unemployed
5=Retired and not working 20+ hrs./wk
6=Permanently disabled and not working 20+ hrs./wk
7=Homemaker not working 20+ hrs./wk (SKIPTO #21)
8=Student not working 20+ hrs./wk (SKIPTO #21)
9=No Answer/Refuse (SKIPTO #21)
18. What is/was your main occupation? What sort of work do/did you do?
_______________________________
(PROBE. GET DETAILS. NOT WHERE R WORKS, BUT WHAT HE/SHE
DOES!)
19. Do/did you work for someone else, are/were you self-employed, or what?
1=Someone else
2=Both someone else and self
3=Self only
4=Other
8=Don’t Know
9=No Answer/Refuse
20. Are you a registered voter?
Yes
No
Don’t Know
No Answer/Refuse
21. Last year before taxes and including all sources, was your total combined household
income less than $10,000, between 10-20 thousand, 20-30, 30-40, 40-50, 50-60, 60-70,
70-80, 80,000-120,000 or more than $120,000?
1 Less than $10,000
2 10-20
3 20-30
4 30-40
5 40-50
6 50-60
7 60-70
8 70-80
9 80-120
10 More than 120
11 No Answer/Refuse
That was my last question, I would like to thank you for your time and cooperation, and
remember your opinion counts!
Insert State of Residence again
MDI Area code
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List of variables on the working file
Name Position
RESP Respondent # 1
Measurement Level: Scale
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F6
Write Format: F6
GENDER 2
Measurement Level: Scale
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F8.2
Write Format: F8.2
STATE Respondent's state or residence 3
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F2
Write Format: F2
Value Label
1 Alabama
2 Alaska
3 Arizona
4 Arkansas
5 California
6 Colorado
7 Conneticut
8 Delaware
9 Florida
10 Georgia
11 Hawaii
12 Idaho
13 Illinois
14 Indiana
15 Iowa
16 Kansas
17 Kentucky
18 Louisiana
19 Maine
20 Maryland
21 Massachusetts
22 Michigan
23 Minnesota
24 Mississippi
25 Missouri
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26 Montana
27 Nebraska
28 Nevada
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29 New Hampshire
30 New Jersey
31 New Mexico
32 New York
33 North Carolina
34 North Dakota
35 Ohio
36 Oklahoma
37 Oregon
38 Pennsylvania
39 Rhode Island
40 South Carolina
41 South Dakota
42 Tennessee
43 Texas
44 Utah
45 Vermont
46 Virginia
47 Washington
48 West Virginia
49 Wisconsin
50 Wyoming
51 District of Columbia
52 No Answer
AC Telephone prefix 4
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
PUBSCHL What is your level of confidence in public schools? 5
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Great deal of confidence
2 Some confidence
3 Only a little confidence
4 No confidence at all
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
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GOVERNOR What is your level of confidence in the office of the Govern 6
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Great deal of confidence
2 Some confidence
3 Only a little confidence
4 No confidence at all
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
POLICE What is your level of confidence in your local police? 7
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Great deal of confidence
2 Some confidence
3 Only a little confidence
4 No confidence at all
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
MEDIA What is your level of confidence in the media? 8
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Great deal of confidence
2 Some confidence
3 Only a little confidence
4 No confidence at all
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
18
MEDICAL What is your level of confidence in the mdeical profession? 9
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Great deal of confidence
2 Some confidence
3 Only a little confidence
4 No confidence at all
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
LEGISLAT What is your level of confidence in your states legislature? 10
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Great deal of confidence
2 Some confidence
3 Only a little confidence
4 No confidence at all
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
SUPREME What is your level of confidence in the US Supreme Court? 11
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Great deal of confidence
2 Some confidence
3 Only a little confidence
4 No confidence at all
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
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COMMUN What is your level of confidence in the courts in your commu 12
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Great deal of confidence
2 Some confidence
3 Only a little confidence
4 No confidence at all
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
CIVIL In what manner do the courts handle civil cases? 13
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Excellent
2 Good
3 Fair
4 Poor
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
CRIMINAL In what manner do the courts handle criminal cases? 14
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Excellent
2 Good
3 Fair
4 Poor
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
20
SMALL In what manner do the courts handle small claims cases? 15
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Excellent
2 Good
3 Fair
4 Poor
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
FAMILY In what manner do the courts handle family relations cases? 16
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Excellent
2 Good
3 Fair
4 Poor
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
JUVENILE In what manner do the courts handle juvenile delinquency cas 17
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Excellent
2 Good
3 Fair
4 Poor
5 Dont Know
6 No Answer/Refuse
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INVOLV Have you ever had any personal involvement in the courts? 18
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Yes
2 No
3 Dont Know
4 No Answer/Refuse
JURYMEM Have you ever been a jury member? 19
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F1
Write Format: F1
Value Label
1 Yes
2 No
3 Dont Know
4 No Answer/Refuse
CASEJUR1 What kind of case were you involved in? 20
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F2
Write Format: F2
Value Label
1 Civil case
2 Criminal case
3 Small claims case
4 Family relations case
5 Juvenile delinquency case
6 Something else
7 Dont Know
8 No Answer/Refuse
9 Grand jury
10 Traffic court
11 Off-shore case
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12 Federal review case
13 Counter suit
14 Property case
15 Discip action for employment
16 Construction related
17 Federal
18 Harrassment in workplace
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19 Malpractice
20 Workmens compensation
21 Injury
22 Automobile
23 Traffic accident
24 Corporate
25 Contractor dispute
26 Welfare fraud
27 Failure to report to jail
28 Medical
29 Divorce
30 Pornography
31 Competency hearing
32 Gambling
33 Will
34 Accident
35 Social security
36 Personal injury
37 License revocation
38 Military
39 Tax court
40 State court
41 Bail bond
CASEJUR2 What kind of case were you involved in? 21
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F2
Write Format: F2
Value Label
1 Civil case
2 Criminal case
3 Small claims case
4 Family relations case
5 Juvenile delinquency case
6 Something else
7 Dont Know
8 No Answer/Refuse
9 Grand jury
10 Traffic court
11 Off-shore case
12 Federal review case
13 Counter suit
14 Property case
24
15 Discip action for employment
16 Construction related
17 Federal
18 Harrassment in workplace
19 Malpractice
20 Workmens compensation
21 Injury
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22 Automobile
23 Traffic accident
24 Corporate
25 Contractor dispute
26 Welfare fraud
27 Failure to report to jail
28 Medical
29 Divorce
30 Pornography
31 Competency hearing
32 Gambling
33 Will
34 Accident
35 Social security
36 Personal injury
37 License revocation
38 Military
39 Tax court
40 State court
41 Bail bond
CASEJUR3 What kind of case were you involved in? 22
Measurement Level: Ordinal
Column Width: 8 Alignment: Right
Print Format: F2
Write Format: F2
Value Label
1 Civil case
2 Criminal case
3 Small claims case
4 Family relations case
5 Juvenile delinquency case
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8 No Answer/Refuse
9 Grand jury
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DEFEND Have you ever been a defendant? 24
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18 Harrassment in workplace
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CASEDEF3 What kind of case were you involved in? 27
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22 Automobile
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CASEDEF4 What kind of case were you involved in? 28
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PLAIN Have you ever been a plaintiff? 29
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CASEPLA1 What kind of case were you involved in? 30
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22 Automobile
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CASEPLA2 What kind of case were you involved in? 31
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CASEPLA3 What kind of case were you involved in? 32
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CASEPLA4 What kind of case were you involved in? 33
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WITNESS Have you ever been a witness in a court proceeding? 34
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16 Construction related
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21 Injury
22 Automobile
23 Traffic accident
24 Corporate
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28 Medical
29 Divorce
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CASEWIT2 What kind of case were you involved in? 36
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12 Federal review case
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CASEWIT3 What kind of case were you involved in? 37
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15 Discip action for employment
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CASEWIT4 What kind of case were you involved in? 38
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18 Harrassment in workplace
19 Malpractice
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22 Automobile
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25 Contractor dispute
26 Welfare fraud
27 Failure to report to jail
28 Medical
29 Divorce
30 Pornography
31 Competency hearing
32 Gambling
33 Will
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OBSERVE Have you ever observed court proceedings? 39
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CASEOBS1 What kind of case were you involved in? 40
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13 Counter suit
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15 Discip action for employment
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20 Workmens compensation
21 Injury
22 Automobile
23 Traffic accident
24 Corporate
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27 Failure to report to jail
28 Medical
29 Divorce
30 Pornography
31 Competency hearing
32 Gambling
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CASEOBS2 What kind of case were you involved in? 41
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12 Federal review case
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18 Harrassment in workplace
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22 Automobile
23 Traffic accident
24 Corporate
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26 Welfare fraud
27 Failure to report to jail
28 Medical
29 Divorce
30 Pornography
31 Competency hearing
32 Gambling
33 Will
34 Accident
35 Social security
36 Personal injury
37 License revocation
38 Military
39 Tax court
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CASEOBS3 What kind of case were you involved in? 42
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12 Federal review case
13 Counter suit
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14 Property case
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22 Automobile
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27 Failure to report to jail
28 Medical
29 Divorce
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31 Competency hearing
32 Gambling
33 Will
34 Accident
35 Social security
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CASEOBS4 What kind of case were you involved in? 43
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12 Federal review case
13 Counter suit
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17 Federal
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19 Malpractice
20 Workmens compensation
21 Injury
22 Automobile
23 Traffic accident
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24 Corporate
25 Contractor dispute
26 Welfare fraud
27 Failure to report to jail
28 Medical
29 Divorce
30 Pornography
31 Competency hearing
32 Gambling
33 Will
34 Accident
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37 License revocation
38 Military
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OTHERWAY Have you been involved in the courts in any other way? 44
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CASEWAY1 What kind of case was this? 45
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12 Federal review case
13 Counter suit
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14 Property case
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17 Federal
18 Harrassment in workplace
19 Malpractice
20 Workmens compensation
21 Injury
22 Automobile
23 Traffic accident
24 Corporate
25 Contractor dispute
26 Welfare fraud
27 Failure to report to jail
28 Medical
29 Divorce
30 Pornography
31 Competency hearing
32 Gambling
33 Will
34 Accident
35 Social security
36 Personal injury
37 License revocation
38 Military
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40 State court
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CASEWAY2 What kind of case was this? 46
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10 Traffic court
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12 Federal review case
13 Counter suit
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15 Discip action for employment
16 Construction related
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17 Federal
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20 Workmens compensation
21 Injury
22 Automobile
23 Traffic accident
24 Corporate
25 Contractor dispute
26 Welfare fraud
27 Failure to report to jail
28 Medical
29 Divorce
30 Pornography
31 Competency hearing
32 Gambling
33 Will
34 Accident
35 Social security
36 Personal injury
37 License revocation
38 Military
39 Tax court
40 State court
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CASEWAY3 What kind of case was this? 47
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13 Counter suit
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18 Harrassment in workplace
19 Malpractice
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20 Workmens compensation
21 Injury
22 Automobile
23 Traffic accident
24 Corporate
25 Contractor dispute
26 Welfare fraud
27 Failure to report to jail
28 Medical
29 Divorce
30 Pornography
31 Competency hearing
32 Gambling
33 Will
34 Accident
35 Social security
36 Personal injury
37 License revocation
38 Military
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CASEWAY4 What kind of case was this? 48
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16 Construction related
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19 Malpractice
20 Workmens compensation
21 Injury
22 Automobile
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23 Traffic accident
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27 Failure to report to jail
28 Medical
29 Divorce
30 Pornography
31 Competency hearing
32 Gambling
33 Will
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35 Social security
36 Personal injury
37 License revocation
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41 Bail bond
KNOW Overall, how much would you say you know about the courts? 49
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LIKEYOU What kind of treatment do people like you receive from the c 50
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4 Somewhat worse treatment
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MEN What kind of treatment do men receive from the courts? 51
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WOMEN What kind of treatment do women receive from the courts? 52
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AFRICAN What kind of treatment do African-Americans receive from the 53
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6 Dont Know
7 No Answer/Refuse
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HISPANIC What kind of treatment do Hispanics receive from the courts? 54
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NONENGLS What kind of treatment do non-English speaking receive from 55
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MIDDLE What kind of treatment do middle class people receive from t 56
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6 Dont Know
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WORKING What kind of treatment do working class people receive from 57
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WEALTHY What kind of treatment do wealthy people receive from the co 58
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NEWS How often do you watch news on television? 59
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NEWSPAPR How often do you read newspapers? 60
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RADIO How often do you listen to news on the radio? 61
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TALKSHOW How often do you listen to talk radio shows? 62
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COMPUTER How often do you use a computer to go on-line? 63
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ELECTRON How often do you get court information electronically? 64
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PRINT How often do you get information about the courts from print 65
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DRAMAS How often do you get court information from TV dramas? 66
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REALITY How often do you get information about the courts from TV "r 67
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OTHRINFO Are there any other sources from which you get court informa 68
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SOURCES1 What sources are those? 69
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5 People you know who have had other court experiences
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7 From the courts themselves
8 Other
9 No Answer/Refuse
10 Conservative literature
11 Internet
12 Books
13 Talking to people/word of mouth
14 Reading court cases
15 My job
16 Mailings
17 Own opinions
18 Volunteer organizations
19 Flyers/pamphlets/newsletter
20 National Juvenile Detention Assoc
21 Ohio Courts Services Assoc
22 American Correctional Assoc
23 Police
24 Butte Community College
25 Christian Law Commission
26 Church/bulletins
27 Community activities
28 Christian publications
29 Congressmans newletters
30 Media, general
31 Community publications
32 Mayor
33 Community, general
34 Politicians
35 State Senators
36 Court publications
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37 Attorney
38 Law journals
39 Legislative update
40 Seminars
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SOURCES2 What sources are those? 70
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8 Other
9 No Answer/Refuse
10 Conservative literature
11 Internet
12 Books
13 Talking to people/word of mouth
14 Reading court cases
15 My job
16 Mailings
17 Own opinions
18 Volunteer organizations
19 Flyers/pamphlets/newsletter
20 National Juvenile Detention Assoc
21 Ohio Courts Services Assoc
22 American Correctional Assoc
23 Police
24 Butte Community College
25 Christian Law Commission
26 Church/bulletins
27 Community activities
28 Christian publications
29 Congressmans newletters
30 Media, general
31 Community publications
32 Mayor
33 Community, general
34 Politicians
35 State Senators
36 Court publications
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37 Attorney
38 Law journals
39 Legislative update
40 Seminars
-8 M n/a
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SOURCES3 What sources are those? 71
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8 Other
9 No Answer/Refuse
10 Conservative literature
11 Internet
12 Books
13 Talking to people/word of mouth
14 Reading court cases
15 My job
16 Mailings
17 Own opinions
18 Volunteer organizations
19 Flyers/pamphlets/newsletter
20 National Juvenile Detention Assoc
21 Ohio Courts Services Assoc
22 American Correctional Assoc
23 Police
24 Butte Community College
25 Christian Law Commission
26 Church/bulletins
27 Community activities
28 Christian publications
29 Congressmans newletters
30 Media, general
31 Community publications
32 Mayor
33 Community, general
34 Politicians
35 State Senators
36 Court publications
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37 Attorney
38 Law journals
39 Legislative update
40 Seminars
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PROTECT Courts protect defendants constitutional rights 72
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REPRESNT Most juries are not representative of the community 73
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HONEST Judges are generally honest and fair in deciding cases 74
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ATTENTN Judges do not give adequate attention to each case 75
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GOINGON Courts are out-of-touch with whats going on in their communi 76
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UNDRSTD Court rulings are understood by the people involved in cases 77
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ORDERS Courts do not make sure their orders are enforced 78
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ACCURAT The medias protrayal of the courts is mostly accurate 79
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IGNORE I would prefer that a judge ignore the law to ensure that a 80
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LAWYER How much does having a lawyer contribute to the cost of goin 81
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FEES How much do court fees contribute to the cost of going to co 82
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PACE How much does the slow pace of justice contribute to the cos 83
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COMPLEX How much does the complexity of the law contribute to the co 84
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MISSWORK How much does amount of personal time required contribute to 85
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SUES When a person sues a corporation, the courts generally favor 86
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POLITICL Judges decisions are influenced by political considerations 87
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INFLUNCE Elected judges are influenced by having to raise campaign fu 88
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ATTORNEY Courts make efforts to ensure adequate atty representation 89
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MYSELF Its possible for me to represent myself in court if I want t 90
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AFFORD It is affordable to bring a case to court 91
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TIMELY Cases are not resolved in a timely manner 92
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MONITOR Courts adequately monitor the progress of cases 93
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HELPFUL Court personnel are helpful and courteous 94
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WELL Most important thing that courts are doing well 95
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3 Convicting/prosecuting criminals
4 Investigate both sides
5 Dealing w/ sex offenders
6 Upholding death penalty
7 Handling attys filing bogus suits
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8 Criminals are getting more time
9 Getting drunk drivers off road
10 Civil cases
11 Juvenile crimes
12 Are fair/honest
13 Interpreting & upholding the law
14 Keeping gangs off streets
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15 Working within old system
16 Dealing with drug offenders
17 More timely
18 Pushing child support issue thru
19 Good job, general
20 Violent crimes
21 Organized/efficient
22 Street crimes
23 Domestic violence cases
24 Protecting interests of community
25 Parking tickets
26 Reducing crime rate
27 Protect the innocent
28 Family relations
29 Collecting money
30 Dealing w/women and children
31 Service ot the people
32 Taking care of important case 1st
33 Ensure safety of others
34 Keep criminals off streets
35 Criminal cases
36 Child protection issues
37 Take time to handle cases
38 Keeping repeat offenders in jail
39 Bring justice
40 Prliminary hearings
41 Provide adequate representation
42 Small claims cases
43 Advertising
44 Punishment/Putting criminals away
45 Judge
46 Dead beat Dads
47 Follow up
48 Convicted the governor
49 Local issues
50 Take care of public school systems
51 Provide jobs for bureaucrats
52 Educating the public
53 Jury system
54 Enforce child support
55 Probation officers
56 Divorce cases
57 Defending the Constitution
58 Explain any questions
59 Murder cases
60 Knowledgeable staff
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61 Not crowded
62 Juries represent community
63 Adoption Safe Family Act
64 Settle cases
65 Building more courts
66 Helpful
67 Orphan's Court
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68 Using money well
69 Traffic violators
70 Solving cases
71 Enforcing truancy
72 Listen to people
73 Large case loads
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POORLY Most important thing courts are doing poorly 96
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5 Dont investigate well enough
6 Dont treat minorities fairly
7 Too lenient in juvenile cases
8 Dont spend enough time on cases
9 Dont provide adeq. translators
10 Jury selection not represent
11 Difficult to defend yourself
12 Dont find burglars
13 Child abuse/Domestic violence
14 Sentences lenient - Violent crime
15 Judges Dont know enough/Custody
16 Providing education in prison
17 Divorce cases unfair to men
18 Indifference toward plantiff/def
19 Cases pile up/Understaffed
20 Prejudice against men/Custody
21 Not professional
22 Cases of crime in schools
23 Dont follow up on cases
24 Easily swayed by money
25 Too lenient/Repeat offenders
26 Not everyone is treated equally
27 Corrupt/Politically driven
28 Are not fair/consistent
29 Too lenient/Drug offenders
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30 Rehabilitation of criminals
31 Punishments Dont fit crime
32 Provide adequate representation
33 Better security in prisons
34 Keeping criminals in jail
35 Requiring jury duty
36 Enforcing laws
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37 Represent people not corporation
38 Dont listen to people
39 Divorce cases untimely
40 Favoritism towards wealthy
41 Meeting needs of women/children
42 Lack of communication
43 Civil cases
44 Need more judges
45 Eliminating crime
46 Too lenient/Child Abuse cases
47 Infomring public of rights/law
48 Juvenile cases
49 Dont do enough/small business
50 Child support not fast enough
51 Dont solve cases
52 Dont enforce restraining orders
53 Not affordable/Average person
54 Quality of prosecuting attorneys
55 Men get harsher treatment
56 Favor police
57 Monitoring law enforcement
58 Use personal discretion, not law
59 Dont try/keep families together
60 Favoritism towards men
61 Getting rid of gangs
62 Justice isnt served
63 Look at each person as individual
64 Enforcing judgements
65 Hit and run accidents
66 Child welfare cases
67 Spend more time/Civil cases
68 Lack of education/experience
69 The whole system
70 Dont listen to families w/child
71 No support for low income
72 Stronger drunk driving penalties
73 Everyone lies
74 Try to create win-win situations
75 Interpretations of law vary
76 Not involved in community
77 Spend too much time/little cases
78 Spend more time/family matters
79 Dont protect rights of victim
80 Letting sex offenders go
81 Open more hours
82 Protecting plant. rights/Civil
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83 Guilty people let off
84 Sentences too strict
85 Dont listen to defendant
86 Dont pay attention to victims
87 Adequate parking
88 Dont keep good records
89 Everything
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90 Clinton trial
91 Guilty until proven innocent
92 Take serious crimes lightly
93 Child support - unfair to men
94 Not protecting neighborhood
95 Judges appointed, not elected
96 Poor lawyers
97 Overcrowded
98 Arson cases
99 Dont use budget appropriately
100 Traffic cases
101 Send innocents to jail
102 Discrim against non-English speakers
888 Dont know
999 No Answer
AGE Age of respondent? 97
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LEVEL What is the highest level of education you have completed? 98
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RACE Race of respondent 99
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MARITAL What is your marital status? 100
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VOTER Are you a registered voter? 101
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INCOME Last year what was your total combined household income? 102
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5 $40001 to $50000
6 $50001 to $60000
7 $60001 to $70000
8 $70001 to $80000
9 $80001 to $120000
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AREA MDI Telephone prefix 103
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AREACODE Area code 104
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@WHATWY1 What way have you been involved in the courts? 105
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1 Divorce
2 Attorneys in family
3 Traffice tickets/traffic court
4 An attorney
5 Filed bankruptcy
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6 As a reporter
7 Work for courts
8 Spouse works for courts
9 Automobile claim
10 As a bailiff
11 Custody case
12 Trying to lower homeowner taxes
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13 Advocate for rape/dom viol vict
14 Work w/community corrections
15 Work for justice planning commiss
16 Getting marriage papers
17 Worked for Dept of Corrections
18 In a deposition
19 Passports
20 Special advocate
21 Adoption
22 Social worker
23 Felony charge
24 Parole officer
25 Paralegal
26 Child support dispute
27 Lieutenant at regional jail
28 Restraining order
29 Legal secretary
30 Through my job
31 Was a police officer
32 Studied law
33 Foreman
34 Guardianship case
35 Small claims court
36 Spouse/relative was a judge
37 Witness
38 Judge
39 Court clerk
40 Intern
41 Mediator
42 Child protective services
43 Custodian of records
44 Getting legal documents
888 Dont know
999 No Answer
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@WHATWY2 What way have you been involved in the courts? 106
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2 Attorneys in family
3 Traffice tickets/traffic court
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6 As a reporter
7 Work for courts
8 Spouse works for courts
9 Automobile claim
10 As a bailiff
11 Custody case
12 Trying to lower homeowner taxes
13 Advocate for rape/dom viol vict
14 Work w/community corrections
15 Work for justice planning commiss
16 Getting marriage papers
17 Worked for Dept of Corrections
18 In a deposition
19 Passports
20 Special advocate
21 Adoption
22 Social worker
23 Felony charge
24 Parole officer
25 Paralegal
26 Child support dispute
27 Lieutenant at regional jail
28 Restraining order
29 Legal secretary
30 Through my job
31 Was a police officer
32 Studied law
33 Foreman
34 Guardianship case
35 Small claims court
36 Spouse/relative was a judge
37 Witness
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38 Judge
39 Court clerk
40 Intern
41 Mediator
42 Child protective services
43 Custodian of records
44 Getting legal documents
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888 Dont know
999 No Answer
@WHATWY3 What way have you been involved in the courts? 107
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2 Attorneys in family
3 Traffice tickets/traffic court
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7 Work for courts
8 Spouse works for courts
9 Automobile claim
10 As a bailiff
11 Custody case
12 Trying to lower homeowner taxes
13 Advocate for rape/dom viol vict
14 Work w/community corrections
15 Work for justice planning commiss
16 Getting marriage papers
17 Worked for Dept of Corrections
18 In a deposition
19 Passports
20 Special advocate
21 Adoption
22 Social worker
23 Felony charge
24 Parole officer
25 Paralegal
26 Child support dispute
27 Lieutenant at regional jail
28 Restraining order
29 Legal secretary
30 Through my job
31 Was a police officer
32 Studied law
33 Foreman
34 Guardianship case
35 Small claims court
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36 Spouse/relative was a judge
37 Witness
38 Judge
39 Court clerk
40 Intern
41 Mediator
42 Child protective services
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43 Custodian of records
44 Getting legal documents
888 Dont know
999 No Answer
QUEST Which format was used for question? 108
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SAMPLE sample 109
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1.00 hispanics from gen sample
2.00 hispanics from oversample
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RACEKNOW race of respondent known 112
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WEIGHT weights 113
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