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<br />ATTACHMENT "A" <br />EUGENE MUNICIPAL COURT - 2006 JUDICIAL EVALUATION <br /> <br />Question 4: Equality, Fairness and Integrity <br /> <br />4a. The judge shows courtesy and respect to all participants in court proceedings. The judge shows fairness <br />and impartiality to all parties in a case and avoids any action that appears to prejudge the outcome of the <br />case. The judge's actions and decisions show no bias based on race, gender, economic status, or other <br />factors external to the facts of a case. The judge's overall conduct is free from impropriety or the <br />appearance of impropriety and promotes public confidence in the court. <br /> <br />l Strongly Ag~~~ <br />i~g~~~~~. <br />J?J!>_Cl.9 ree _~ <br />~!~C:>Il_gly Disagr~...................................~_ <br />! Insufficient Information to Rate <br />No Response <br /> <br />111I111111111111111111111111111111111 <br />~ -- - - - ------- ----T--- ^-~.. ----~~---._~ <br />;IIII'.."!I. <br />I <br />i.H- <br />i <br /> <br />73.47% <br /> <br />18,37% <br /> <br />2.04% <br /> <br />0.00".. <br /> <br />-_ni" <br />1111 <br /> <br />6.12% <br /> <br />Total <br /> <br />49 <br /> <br />I - Not included in total <br /> <br />4b. <br />The judge deals effectively and appropriately with non-English speaking defendants, and shows respect. <br /> <br />l~t~C:>1l9IY~~9ree'" '_"~"'~--'--~----:.--ED~~I!I!I.I!I!I.II <br />!Agree 1111111111 <br />1"-'-" . ... ..... .m_.........n........._.__ i' <br />!Disagree ... ........ ............................._____L_____ <br />I Strongly Disagree <br />llnsufflcienflnformation to Rate <br /> <br />I 54.00% <br /> <br />18.00% <br /> <br />0.00% <br /> <br />0.00% <br /> <br />I. <br />111111111111111 <br /> <br />I 28.00% <br /> <br />Total 50 <br /> <br />Comments on Equality, Fairness and Integrity: <br /> <br />Defense * Very courteous and fair to parties and their attorneys. I've come to have great respect <br />for Judge Allen. <br />* He started Paso a Paso program, bilingual videos - shows special interest in minorities <br />Interpreter * He always demonstrates integrity and fairness in all his court cases. <br />Muni Ct Judge * Judge Allen has worked on programs to assist Latino defendants with their interaction with <br />Eugene Municipal Court. This includes not only in the courtroom, but with the process of <br />payments. Judge Allen has worked hard to maintain the integrity of the court. <br />Police * I've observed numerous belligerent persons in front of the judge, exhibiting behavior and <br />making comments completely inappropriate for the courtroom. The judge begins with each <br />person in the same manner; professional and courteous but firm. On the occasions where <br />persons have become aggressive/hostile, the judge has effectively maintained order in the <br />courtroom without ever losing his own composure. <br />Prosecution * At times Judge Allen can be what I would describe as sarcastic or rude to some defendants. <br />I guess I would say that his judicial demeanor is not always what it should be as presiding <br />judge. <br />* Great <br />Staff * Very Strongly Agree. There is no division of color, gender, social or economic standing with <br />Judge Allen. Judge Allen's approach is always the high road in terms of respect and fairness. <br />* Puts numerous people down. <br />* I have heard and seen Judge Allen keep remarkably cool and collected, even in the face of <br />extremely hostile and irrational people. In cases where some defendants live outside the <br />margins of society, the courtroom is the one place where they are treated with dignity and <br />respect. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 9 <br />