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The Administrative Office of the Courts is conducting a survey to gauge the experience of people who are doing business with the Utah State Courts.
The survey, which is administered as people leave the courthouse, will take place next week at the two district courts in Salt Lake County.
The survey will take place Wednesday at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse, 450 South State St., and Thursday at the West Jordan Courthouse, 8080 Redwood Road.
The Access and Fairness Survey is again being conducted to measure the public's experience and expectations of the courts.
"The court will use the data to ensure the courts are accessible and that individuals are being treated fairly by the court," said Utah State Court Administrator Dan Becker. "Feedback from the public about the court's performance will help us to provide better service."
Survey specialists will administer the survey throughout June and July. Responses are collected for one day at 38 court sites. Every person at the courthouse that day is eligible to participate, except for court employees or those who are visiting an agency other than the court.
Past survey results have shown that the majority of respondents had a positive perception about their court visit, felt Utah's courts were accessible, and that court employees are respectful and responsive in working with the public, according to a news release.
Survey results have also identified areas where performance fell short of the public's expectations. The courts have used such findings, for example, to increase the amount of information and type of services that are available on the court website and to expand self-help services.