Judicial Performance Evaluation Program
The objective of the program is to improve courtroom performance of the Illinois judiciary, through assessment and education. JPE is designed to maintain and improve judicial performance in an effort to enhance public confidence in the judiciary. The program is designed to be administered by an outside vendor and consists of collection and review of subjective data provided by attorneys and court personnel familiar with the judge's performance. A trained facilitator delivers information and discusses it with the participating judge. The process is entirely confidential and the survey results are available only to the judge and facilitator.
Specifically, the vendor will manage implementation and documentation of the program; collect and gather data related to judicial performance; organize the data in reports for purposes of self-improvement for program participants; develop standards and procedures to ensure validity, accuracy and integrity of data collected; adhere to confidentiality policies; develop and present training programs for facilitators; maintain confidential storage of all data; and provide own materials, supplies and equipment.
