The Supreme Court should adopt a weighted caseload system for assessing judicial workload and certifying the need for additional judges. (See page 2, column 2.)
Adopting a weighted caseload system would significantly improve the accuracy of assessments of the workload of the judicial branch. As a result, the Supreme Court, the Legislature, and local governments could make more informed decisions about the use and distribution of judicial resources. (See page 2, column 2.)
Experts estimate that implementing a weighted caseload system would cost approximately $52,000. Similar costs would be incurred every four years when the weights were updated. (See page 2, column 1.)
A weighted caseload system would assist the Court in implementing performance-based budgeting for the judicial branch. (See page 2, column 2.)

Courts Improve Caseload System; Need to Address Supplemental Resources
Report 99-38 March 2000
Review of the Efficiency of the Two-Tiered Trial Court System and the Process for Certifying Judges
Report 97-36 January 1998

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