Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack also recorded a video to encourage the public to participate in the survey about improving court communications at www.MISupremeCourtSurvey.com.
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Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget M. McCormack is asking for the public to help the judiciary improve communications by completing a short survey at www.MISupremeCourtSurvey.com. Survey results will inform development of a set of communication tools that are more diverse, representative, and inclusive of the people Michigan courts serve.
In an effort to reach people of as many different backgrounds as possible, the survey is available in five languages besides English: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, and Spanish. This is the first time feedback has been solicited in a broad range of languages.
“Take 10 minutes to make a difference by taking the survey,” said McCormack. “Courts that are more connected with local communities are courts that are more trusted as institutions that are fair and independent and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Communications that are in tune with the public, easy to understand, and inclusive can help courts statewide be more engaged and accessible."
In addition to the survey, the initiative includes a review of historic communications, stakeholder interviews, and focus groups among other outreach efforts designed to generate a wide array of public input.
“We all know that courts often use language that most people don’t understand and generally communicate in ways that are pretty old fashioned,” she says in a recorded video. “With your help, courts will be better prepared to communicate in ways that are more up to date and more responsive to the needs of a diverse audience.”
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