Which of the following is an example of an event standard?

• A. A standard measuring each stage of the process rather than only disposition
• B. A specified median age of cases at disposition
• C. A maximum time interval between filing and disposition
• D. The age of cases at filing

Answer: (A)

Event standards track how a case moves through each step of the process, focusing on the sequence and timing of specific events rather than just the final outcome. Measuring every stage—from filing to initial appearance, hearings, and disposition—lets you see exactly where delays or backlogs occur and target improvements at the right points.

That’s why the option describing a standard that measures each stage of the process fits as an event standard: it emphasizes the progression through multiple events, not just the end result.

In contrast, metrics based on the age of cases at certain points (like age at filing or age at disposition) or a single time span from filing to disposition focus on characteristics of the case or an overall duration, which are characteristics of case standards rather than event standards.