Informed Decisions

The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s survey research team convenes focus groups to identify important issues in the midterm and general elections. These focus groups inform the topics for various Election Briefs which provide expert analysis of critical issues to help voters and elected officials make informed decisions. The latest 2020 Election Brief is now available.

JPEC Justice Court Judge Interviews

The Gardner Policy Institute survey team conducted in-depth interviews with justice court judges, conducted a literature review, and reviewed model state judicial performance evaluation programs to inform the judicial performance evaluation process for judges in Utah with the lowest caseload levels.