A recitation of grounds aids and preserves "confidence in the decision-making process 'by helping to persuade the parties [and the public] that . . . decision-making is careful, reasoned and equitable." ( In re Podesto (1976) 15 Cal. 3d 921, 937, 127 Cal. Rptr. 97, 544 P.2d 1297 [trial court required to issue a brief statement of grounds when denying an order for bail on appeal].) It also affords the petitioner the opportunity to assess intelligently whether to seek further review. (In re Sturm (1974) 11 Cal. 3d 258, 268-270, 113 Cal. Rptr. 361, 521 P.2d 97 [prison board must give its reasons for denial of parole]; People v. Ramirez (1979) 25 Cal. 3d 260, 276, 158 Cal. Rptr. 316, 599 P.2d 622 [inmate excluded from California Rehabilitation Center entitled to statement of reasons].) When habeas is sought in an appellate court, a brief statement of reasons by the trial court aids the appellate court in its review of the merits of the petition. (In re Jackson (1985) 39 Cal. 3d 464, 477, 216 Cal. Rptr. 760, 703 P.2d 100; See also Topanga Assn. for a Scenic Community v. County of Los Angeles (1974) 11 Cal. 3d 506, 513-518, 113 Cal. Rptr. 836, 522 P.2d 12.)