1. Access to Justice
We should strive to eliminate all
unnecessary barriers to service: geographic, economic, procedural,
linguistic, physical and psychological.
2. Expedition and Timeliness
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Unnecessary delay is a primary cause of diminished public trust and
confidence in the courts. Untimely court action in any area of
responsibility can have serious consequences for the persons
directly concerned, the court, allied agencies, and the community.
3. Equality, Fairness and Integrity
The Court and all its employees must
demonstrate equal and unqualified respect for the rights and
concerns of all individuals who contact the court for service and/or
information.
4. Independence and Accountability
The judiciary must assert and maintain
its distinctiveness as a separate branch of government, however the
judiciary must be accountable to maintain the public trust that
grants it its independence.
5. Public Trust and Confidence
The maxim “Justice should not only be done, but should be
seen to be done!” is as true today as ever. Our actions should be
focused on continually building the public’s trust and confidence in
the judiciary.
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