State Court Guide to Statistical Reporting 2003

Abstract

The Guide is divided into two parallel sections, one for trial courts and one for appellate courts.Each section has five common elements: (1) an Introduction; (2) Unit of Count, which explainscounting rules for that case type; (3) a Caseload Summary matrix that captures aggregate filings,dispositions, and pending cases in ten discrete categories; (4) a Manner of Disposition matrixdesigned to report case dispositions in greater detail; and (5) Case Type Definitions, whichclarifies case types and case subcategories as used in the Guide.