This has allowed the judiciary to conserve its budget. The vast majority of judges appear to prefer a confidential evaluation procedure such as that currently in place, to a procedure which would not be confidential. If the judiciary does not participate in the confidential plan, it is possible that it will be replaced with a procedure which is not confidential. In order to keep the current program, we must participate. This Court has been participating in the program, and I ask that if you are not participating, you begin today.
Full participation is our goal.
In fact, I can think of no adequate reason for failing to participate. After receipt by the Bar, the unopened envelopes containing the evaluations are forwarded to you each quarter. Mrs. Maffei also is available to answer questions about any aspect of the program. Thank you for your time and consideration.