Is there a national set of case weights?
There is no single national set of case weights. The development of case weights depends on numerous factors that vary among jurisdictions. For example, the manner in which cases are classified into case types can vary between jurisdictions. Some states may use a single classification for juvenile offenses, while others might have ten different juvenile case types, such as dependency, delinquency, juvenile traffic offenses, etc. Similarly, what is considered a probate case in one state may not be counted as such in another state. Additionally, case weights may vary due to differences in how cases are defined and processed, as well as statutory requirements and rules of court. For example, some jurisdictions may mandate alternative dispute resolution, while others may not. Traffic tickets are processed by courts in some states and by administrative agencies in others. Differences in counting practices, procedural rules, and the processing of cases make it impossible to develop a set of
