Courts

The purpose of the court is to be open and accessible to all litigants and other court users; to provide prompt and efficient resolution of disputes and to meet its responsibility to everyone affected by its actions and activities in a timely and expeditious manner;  to provide due process and individual justice in each case, treat similar litigants similarly an ensure that the courts actions, and the consequences thereof, are consistent with established law; to maintain independence and parity with the legislative and executive branches of county government; to be accountable to what it does with the resources at its disposal; to ensure that the courts personnel practices and decisions establish the highest standards of personal integrity and competence among its employees; and finally, to instill public trust and confidence that the court is fairly, efficiently and effectively operated.